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#WordOfTheDay: FAMILY
The word family can be both one of the easiest and most challenging words in English depending on how it is used.
1. Family (noun)
Definition: A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Examples:
• She comes from a large family with five siblings.
• The royal family is often in the news.
Common collocations:
• Immediate family (parents, siblings)
E.g., Only my immediate family attended the small wedding.
• Extended family (grandparents, cousins, etc.)
E.g., I love family gatherings with my extended family.
• Nuclear family (parents and children)
E.g., The nuclear family is becoming more common in urban areas.
• Family reunion
E.g., We’re planning a big family reunion next summer.
• Close-knit family
E.g., We’re a close-knit family and support each other through tough times.
2. Family (adjective)
Definition: Related to or suitable for a family or its members.
Examples:
• We watched a family-friendly movie last night.
• This park is perfect for a family day out.
Common collocations:
• Family car
E.g., They bought a new family car with extra seating.
• Family values
E.g., Respect and kindness are core family values in our household.
• Family tradition
E.g., It’s a family tradition to bake cookies together during the holidays.
• Family business
E.g., He runs a small family business inherited from his father.
3. Family (biological classification)
Definition: A rank in the classification of organisms, between order and genus.
Examples:
• Cats belong to the family Felidae, which includes lions and tigers.
• The rose is part of the family Rosaceae.
Common collocations:
• Animal family
E.g., The dolphin belongs to the whale family.
• Plant family
E.g., Basil and mint are part of the same plant family.
Phrases with “family”
• Start a family: To have children.
E.g., They’re planning to start a family soon.
• Family ties: Emotional connections between family members.
E.g., Despite the distance, our family ties remain strong.
• Family resemblance: Similarities in appearance or behavior.
E.g., There’s a strong family resemblance between the brothers.
Idiom: Run in the family
Definition: A trait, quality, or skill that is shared by several members of a family, often passed down through generations.
Examples:
• Musical talent seems to run in the family—both of her parents are professional musicians.
• Twins definitely run in the family; my grandmother and aunt both had twins.
• Kindness and generosity run in the family; it’s just who we are.
BY BM | IELTS 9.0
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