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My father

🇬🇧 UK //maɪ ˈfɑːðər// 🇺🇸 US //maɪ ˈfɑːðər//

Meaning of My father

A male parent of a child.

In simple words: A man who has children.

My father in a sentence

• My father always tells me to be brave.
• I admire my father for his hard work.
• My father picked me up from school yesterday.
• Whenever I have a problem, I talk to my father.
• My father loves fishing on weekends.

How to use My father

Use 'my father' when talking about your own dad in various contexts. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'my father' as 'my protector' - he looks after me.

Related words

Collocations with My father

• my father’s advice
• my father’s job
• my father’s birthday
• my father’s love
• my father and I

Synonyms for My father

• dad
• papa
• daddy
• parent
• guardian

Common mistakes with My father

• Using 'my father' when referring to someone else's dad.
• Confusing 'father' with 'dad' in informal contexts.
• Saying 'the father' instead of 'my father' when speaking about one's own dad.

Frequently asked questions about "My father"

What does "My father" mean?

A man who has children.

What is the definition of "My father"?

A male parent of a child.

How do you use "My father" in a sentence?

My father always tells me to be brave.

Can you give another example of "My father"?

I admire my father for his hard work.

What are synonyms for "My father"?

Common alternatives include dad, papa, daddy, parent, guardian.

What words go with "My father"?

It commonly pairs with my father’s advice, my father’s job, my father’s birthday, my father’s love, my father and I.

What are common mistakes when using "My father"?

Using 'my father' when referring to someone else's dad. Confusing 'father' with 'dad' in informal contexts. Saying 'the father' instead of 'my father' when speaking about one's own dad.

How do you pronounce "My father"?

US: //maɪ ˈfɑːðər//, UK: //maɪ ˈfɑːðər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "My father"?

Use 'my father' when talking about your own dad in various contexts. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings.