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Topic: Family Members

heirloom

IPA: /ˈɛəˌluːm/

KK: /ˈɛrˌlum/

noun

Definition: A valuable item or possession that is passed down from one generation to another in a family.

Example: The necklace she wore was a family heirloom that had been in her family for over a century.

helpmate

IPA: //ˈhɛlpmate//

KK: /ˈhɛlpmɛɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who helps and supports another, often used to refer to a spouse or partner.

Example: She considers her husband to be her greatest helpmate in life.

helpmeet

IPA: /ˈhɛlpˌmiːt/

KK: /ˈhɛlpˌmit/

noun

Definition: A person who helps another, especially in a supportive or cooperative role, often used in the context of a partner or spouse.

Example: She was his helpmeet, always there to support him in his endeavors.

hers

IPA: /hɜrz/

KK: /hɜrz/

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to something that belongs to a female person or animal.

Example: The book on the table is hers.

homemaker

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a woman, who takes care of the home and family, managing household tasks and responsibilities.

Example: She is a dedicated homemaker who enjoys cooking and organizing family activities.

homemaking

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /hoʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of managing a home and taking care of household tasks, often seen as a job or role.

Example: She enjoys homemaking and takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming home.

hometown

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/

noun

Definition: The place where a person was born or grew up, or where they live most of the time.

Example: I always visit my hometown during the holidays.

housefather

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌfɑːðər/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌfɑːðər/

noun

Definition: A man who is responsible for managing a house, especially in a boarding school or similar institution.

Example: The housefather organized activities for the students living in the dormitory.

houseguest

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst/

noun

Definition: A person who visits and stays temporarily in someone else's home.

Example: We invited a houseguest to stay with us for the weekend.

household

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a home or family, often used to describe items or activities that are part of everyday life in a home.

Example: We bought new household appliances to make cooking easier.

noun

Definition: A group of people living together in the same home, often including family members and sometimes others like roommates or staff.

Example: The household consists of four people: a mother, a father, and two children.

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