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Topic: Family Members

motherliness

IPA: /ˈmʌðərlinəs/

KK: /ˈmʌðərlinəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being caring, nurturing, and protective like a mother.

Example: Her motherliness was evident in the way she cared for the children.

motherly

IPA: /ˈmʌðərli/

KK: /ˈmʌðərli/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics typical of a mother, such as care, affection, and nurturing.

Example: She gave him a motherly hug when he was feeling sad.

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows care, kindness, and nurturing qualities typically associated with a mother.

Example: She spoke to the children motherly, offering them comfort and support.

mothery

IPA: /ˈmʌðəri/

KK: /ˈmʌðəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a mother, often suggesting nurturing or caring qualities.

Example: She has a very mothery instinct when it comes to taking care of her friends.

multifamily

IPA: /ˌmʌltiˈfæmɪli/

KK: /mʌltiˈfæmɪli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or designed for multiple families to live in or use, such as a building that contains several separate living units.

Example: The new apartment complex is a multifamily dwelling that can accommodate many residents.

mum

IPA: /mʌm/

KK: /mʌm/

adjective

Definition: Not speaking or making noise; quiet.

Example: The room was mum as everyone listened to the speaker.

interjection

Definition: A word used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.

Example: "Mum! I can't hear the movie!"

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform or act in a silent or mimed way, often as part of a celebration or festival.

Example: The children decided to mum during the school play, using gestures instead of words.

noun

Definition: A word used mainly in British English to refer to a mother.

Example: My mum makes the best cookies in the world.

mumsy

IPA: /ˈmʌm.zi/

KK: /ˈmʌm.zi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is typical of a mother or has a motherly quality.

Example: She wore a mumsy dress that reminded me of my childhood.

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a mother or mom, often in a casual or affectionate way.

Example: She always calls her mumsy when she needs advice.

nanny

IPA: /ˈnæni/

KK: /ˈnæni/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of children, usually in their own home, often while the parents are away.

Example: The nanny took the children to the park to play.

neighbor

IPA: /ˈneɪbər/

KK: /ˈneɪbər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located close to or next to something else.

Example: The neighbor house is painted blue.

intransitive verb

Definition: To live or be located near someone or something.

Example: They neighbor each other in the same apartment building.

noun

Definition: A person who lives close to you or next to your home.

Example: My neighbor helped me fix my fence.

transitive verb

Definition: To be situated next to or to share a boundary with something.

Example: The park neighbors my house, making it easy to visit.

nephew

IPA: /ˈnɛf.juː/

KK: /ˈnɛfju/

noun

Definition: A son of your brother or sister, or the son of your brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Example: My nephew loves to play soccer on the weekends.

newborn

IPA: /ˈnjuːbɔːrn/

KK: /ˈnuːbɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Recently brought into the world; very young, especially referring to babies.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for caring for newborns.

noun

Definition: A very young baby, especially one that has just been born.

Example: The hospital has a special unit for caring for newborns.

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