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Child (Noun)

Meaning¹

A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

She considered him her child even though they weren't related by blood.
They had three children and a golden retriever that lived with them.
The child struggled to tie his shoelaces without a little help from his mom.
As a famous actress, she always kept a picture of her child in her purse.
He had become like a child again, carefree and playful, after a few too many beers.

Synonyms

Kid

Antonyms

Parent

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Meaning²

A member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

Descendent

Meaning³

An immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

He was a grown man but still a child when it came to dealing with conflict.
She was a child in many ways, always expecting others to solve her problems.
Stop being a child and take responsibility for your actions.
He remained a child in his approach to finances, always spending more than he earned.
Despite being in his 40s, he was still a child at heart, always looking for ways to have fun.

Synonyms

Baby

Hypernyms

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Childhood (noun)

Meaning⁴

A young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

The child was playing with blocks in the nursery.
She was a happy child who loved playing outside with her friends.
The teacher helped the child with her math homework.
The child's laughter filled the room as she played with her toys.
The doctor specialized in treating illnesses that affect young children.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Juvenile Person

Hyponyms

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