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Fatherhood
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Simple meaning
What does Fatherhood mean?
Fatherhood means being a father.
Dictionary definition
The state, role, or experience of being a father.
Example sentences
Fatherhood in a sentence
easy
Fatherhood changed how he spent his time.
medium
The book describes the joys of fatherhood.
hard
Responsible fatherhood includes care, guidance, and support.
Synonyms
Words like Fatherhood
parenthoodUse for the state of being a parent.
fatheringUse for acting in the role of a father.
Antonyms
Opposite words
childhoodUse for the time of being a child.
motherhoodUse for the state of being a mother.
Word family
Fatherhood word family
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Practice 1
What does fatherhood mean?
Fatherhood means being a father.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatherhood?
Parenthood is close in meaning to fatherhood in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatherhood?
Childhood contrasts with fatherhood.
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