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parents

Definition

Parents are the adults who take care of children.

They provide food, shelter, and clothing for their children.

They also teach their children how to behave and how to live in the world.

Parents play an important role in their children's lives.

How can the word be used?

My parents are very supportive of me.

parents

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • parent (a person who has given birth to or adopted a child).
  • parenthood (the state of being a parent).

Adjective:

  • parental (of or relating to parents).

Etymology

The word "parent" is derived from the Latin word "parentem", which means "begetter". The first recorded use of the word "parent" in English was in the 14th century.

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