Cool MateMeaning of Offspring
a child of a particular person or couple
In simple words: Children or young animals produced by their parents.
Offspring in a sentence
- the problems parents have with their teenage offspring
- to **produce/raise offspring**
- Female badgers may give birth to as many as five offspring.
- The beast was believed to be the offspring of a panther.
How to use Offspring
Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. More commonly used in discussions about biology, genetics, or family. Avoid using in informal conversations unless discussing family matters.
Grammar pattern
offspring + of + parent(s)
Memory hint
Think of 'offspring' as 'off springing' new life.
Related words
Collocations with Offspring
- offspring of
- human offspring
- animal offspring
- list of offspring
- care for offspring
Common mistakes with Offspring
- Confused with 'children' when referring only to humans.
- Using 'offspring' incorrectly as a singular form; it's often used in plural.
- Omitting the context when discussing 'offspring'; it often requires specifying the parents.
Offspring appears in
Offspring in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نسل
الأطفال أو الحيوانات الصغيرة التي ينتجها آباؤهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সন্তান
বাবা-মা কর্তৃক উৎপাদিত সন্তান বা ছোট প্রাণী।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachwuchs, Nachkommen
Kinder oder junge Tiere, die von ihren Eltern abstammen.
- SpanishEspañol
Descendencia, Prole
Hijos o animales jóvenes producidos por sus padres.
- Persianفارسی
نسل، فرزند
کودکان یا حیوانات جوانی که توسط والدینشان تولید میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Descendants
Les enfants ou les jeunes animaux produits par leurs parents.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संतान
माता-पिता द्वारा पैदा किए गए बच्चे या छोटे जानवर।
- ItalianItaliano
Prole
Figli o giovani animali prodotti dai loro genitori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Descendência, prole
Filhos ou animais jovens produzidos pelos seus pais.
- RussianРусский
Потомство
Дети или молодые животные, рожденные родителями.
- Urduاردو
اولاد، بچے
والدین سے پیدا ہونے والے بچے یا چھوٹے جانور۔
- Chinese中文
后代, 子孙
父母生下的孩子或幼小的动物。
More words like Offspring
- Young
- Children
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Offspring
What does Offspring mean?
Children or young animals produced by their parents.
What is the definition of Offspring?
a child of a particular person or couple
How do you use Offspring in a sentence?
the problems parents have with their teenage offspring
Can you give another example of Offspring?
to **produce/raise offspring**
What are synonyms for Offspring?
Common alternatives include descendants, young, children, progeny, heirs.
What is the opposite of Offspring?
Opposite meanings include ancestor, parent, progenitor.
What words go with Offspring?
It commonly pairs with offspring of, human offspring, animal offspring, list of offspring, care for offspring.
What are common mistakes when using Offspring?
Confused with 'children' when referring only to humans. Using 'offspring' incorrectly as a singular form; it's often used in plural. Omitting the context when discussing 'offspring'; it often requires specifying the parents.
How do you pronounce Offspring?
US: /["/ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɒfsprɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Offspring?
Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. More commonly used in discussions about biology, genetics, or family. Avoid using in informal conversations unless discussing family matters.
What CEFR level is Offspring?
"Offspring" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.