father's
|fa-ther's|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɑːðərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɑːðəz/
(father)
male parent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'father' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fæder', where 'fæder' meant 'male parent'.
Historical Evolution
'fæder' changed from Old English word 'fæder' and eventually became the modern English word 'father'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'male parent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'father', indicating ownership or relation to a father.
This is my father's car.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 06:47