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UK//ˈfæmɪliz//US//ˈfæmɪliz//

Meaning of Families

Groups of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

In simple words: Groups of people related by blood or marriage.

Families in a sentence

  • Many families gather for holidays and special occasions.
  • Some families have traditions that span generations.
  • The government provides support to low-income families.
  • Families come in many forms, including blended and single-parent families.
  • Local organizations help families in need.

How to use Families

Use 'families' to refer to multiple groups of people connected by family ties. Appropriate in most contexts except when referring to unrelated groups.

Grammar pattern

plural noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fam' as a short way to remember 'families'.

Related words

Collocations with Families

  • extended families
  • nuclear families
  • support families
  • adoptive families
  • blended families

Synonyms for Families

  • relatives
  • kin
  • households
  • clans
  • lineages

Opposites of Families

  • individuals
  • singles

Common mistakes with Families

  • Mistakenly using 'family' when referring to multiple groups instead of 'families'.
  • 'Families' incorrectly used as a singular noun.
  • Misunderstanding the term to mean only immediate relatives, rather than extended relations.

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Frequently asked questions about Families

What does Families mean?

Groups of people related by blood or marriage.

What is the definition of Families?

Groups of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

How do you use Families in a sentence?

Many families gather for holidays and special occasions.

Can you give another example of Families?

Some families have traditions that span generations.

What are synonyms for Families?

Common alternatives include relatives, kin, households, clans, lineages.

What is the opposite of Families?

Opposite meanings include individuals, singles.

What words go with Families?

It commonly pairs with extended families, nuclear families, support families, adoptive families, blended families.

What are common mistakes when using Families?

Mistakenly using 'family' when referring to multiple groups instead of 'families'. 'Families' incorrectly used as a singular noun. Misunderstanding the term to mean only immediate relatives, rather than extended relations.

How do you pronounce Families?

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

When should I use Families?

Use 'families' to refer to multiple groups of people connected by family ties. Appropriate in most contexts except when referring to unrelated groups.