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Daughter

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɔːtə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɔːtər/"]/

Meaning of Daughter

a person’s female child

In simple words: A female child of someone.

Daughter in a sentence

• We have two sons and a daughter.
• a baby/teenage daughter
• They have three grown-up daughters.
• She's the **eldest daughter** of an Oxford professor.
• our **younger/youngest daughter**
• Living alone and trying to bring up a small daughter is no easy task.
• one of the town’s most famous daughters

How to use Daughter

Commonly used in family contexts. Avoid using in formal situations without context; it’s best for everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'daughter' as 'doe' + 'daughter' - imagine a young deer (doe) with its child.

Related words

Collocations with Daughter

• baby
• infant
• newborn
• have
• bear
• give birth to
• grow up

Synonyms for Daughter

• girl
• female child
• offspring

Opposites of Daughter

• son

Common mistakes with Daughter

• Confused with 'dame' or 'girl' due to nuances in meaning.
• Sometimes used in plural form incorrectly as 'daughters' when referring to a single child.

Frequently asked questions about Daughter

What does Daughter mean?

A female child of someone.

What is the definition of Daughter?

a person’s female child

How do you use Daughter in a sentence?

We have two sons and a daughter.

Can you give another example of Daughter?

a baby/teenage daughter

What are synonyms for Daughter?

Common alternatives include girl, female child, offspring.

What is the opposite of Daughter?

Opposite meanings include son.

What words go with Daughter?

It commonly pairs with baby, infant, newborn, have, bear, give birth to, grow up.

What are common mistakes when using Daughter?

Confused with 'dame' or 'girl' due to nuances in meaning. Sometimes used in plural form incorrectly as 'daughters' when referring to a single child.

How do you pronounce Daughter?

US: /["/ˈdɔːtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɔːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Daughter?

Commonly used in family contexts. Avoid using in formal situations without context; it’s best for everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Daughter?

"Daughter" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.