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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

stepfather

Stepfather (noun) means the man married to one's biological or adoptive parent, who is not one's own biological father. Example: “Her stepfather raised her as his own from the age of five.”

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The man married to one's biological or adoptive parent, who is not one's own biological father.
"Her stepfather raised her as his own from the age of five."

How to use stepfather

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mother's husband who is not the child's biological father.

Word forms

stepfathers plural

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Etymology

From Old English stēopfæder, combining "step-" with "father."

Origin: Old English

stepdad co-father father-in-law

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stepfather” mean?

The word “stepfather” means the man married to one's biological or adoptive parent, who is not one's own biological father. In plain terms, a mother's husband who is not the child's biological father.

How do you use “stepfather” in a sentence?

Here is “stepfather” used in a sentence: “Her stepfather raised her as his own from the age of five.”

What is another word for “stepfather”?

Words with a similar meaning to “stepfather” include stepdad, co-father and father-in-law.

What part of speech is “stepfather”?

“Stepfather” is a noun.

Where does the word “stepfather” come from?

The word “stepfather” comes from Old English. From Old English stēopfæder, combining "step-" with "father.".

Is “stepfather” a common word?

“Stepfather” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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