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My parent signed the school form.
What does Parent mean?
a parent is an adult who cares for a child.
Dictionary definition
A mother, father, or caregiver who raises and cares for a child.
Example sentences
Parent in a sentence
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A parent helped the team set up chairs.
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The story shows how a caring parent supports a child through a challenge.
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What does parent mean?
Parent means a parent is an adult who cares for a child.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses parent correctly?
The correct sentence uses parent in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to parent?
Caregiver is close in meaning to parent.
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WordParent.
Partnoun.
MeaningParent means a parent is an adult who cares for a child.
ExampleExample: My parent signed the school form.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pair · uhnt
- Strongest beat
- pair
- Ending
- uhnt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pair.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
childA young person cared for by an adult.
strangerSomeone not known personally.
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Hint for students
a parent is an adult who cares for a child.
Common mix-up
Parent is not the same as child. Parent means a parent is an adult who cares for a child.
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Read this model sentence: A parent helped the team set up chairs. Clue words: helped, team, set. Underline clue words that show why parent fits instead of child. Now write one new sentence that shows parent without using the word parent. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show parent?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A parent helped the team set up chairs." Why does parent fit better than child?
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