Lingo

Family and Friends

28 Words

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daddy
1.
da
ddy
Noun

an informal or intimate name for fathers, used especially by children or when talking to children

Every morning, her daddy helps her brush her teeth.

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mommy
2.
mo
mmy
Noun

an informal or intimate name for mothers, used especially by children or when talking to children

His mommy picked him up and comforted him when he fell.

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grandparent
3.
grand
pa
rent
Noun

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Every Sunday, we have dinner at our grandparents' house.

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grandpa
4.
grand
pa
Noun

the father of our mother or father

His grandpa gives him a silver coin every time he visits.

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grandma
5.
grand
ma
Noun

the mother of our mother or father

He enjoys playing cards with his grandma.

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granddaughter
6.
grand
daugh
ter
Noun

the daughter of our son or daughter

His granddaughter comes to visit him every Sunday.

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grandson
7.
grand
son
Noun

the son of our son or daughter

His grandson always brings him a book when he visits.

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group
8.
group
Noun

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

A group of children were playing in the park.

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guest
9.
guest
Noun

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

As a guest, it's important to respect the rules of your host.

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dude
10.
dude
Noun

a word that we use to call a man

Dude, we have to leave now or we'll miss the movie.

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guy
11.
guy
Noun

a person, typically a male

I met a guy at the library who loves the same books as I do.

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neighbor
12.
neigh
bor
Noun

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

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surname
13.
sur
name
Noun

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

He decided to change his surname after he got married.

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family name
14.
family name
Noun

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

In some cultures, the family name comes first, followed by the given name.

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background
15.
back
ground
Noun

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

The photographer adjusted the lighting to highlight the background behind the main subject.

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couple
16.
cou
ple
Noun

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

A couple was looking at the menu outside the restaurant.

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partner
17.
part
ner
Noun

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary.

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twin
18.
twin
Noun

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Even though they are twins, they have very different personalities.

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kid
19.
kid
Noun

a son or daughter of any age

All her kids have graduated from college.

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member
20.
mem
ber
Noun

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

All members are invited to the annual general meeting.

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date
21.
date
Noun

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

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care
22.
care
Verb

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Despite his rough exterior, he cares a lot about his friends.

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marry
23.
ma
rry
Verb

to become someone's husband or wife

She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love.

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break up
24.
break up
Verb

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

He decided to break up after she moved away for college.

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grow
25.
grow
Verb

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day.

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wed
26.
wed
Verb

to legally become someone's wife or husband

The couple decided to wed in a small, intimate ceremony with close friends and family.

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raise
27.
raise
Verb

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

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middle name
28.
middle name
Noun

‌a name that comes between someone's first name and last name

Her middle name is Rose, which is also her mother's favorite flower.

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