foster vs parent
parent vs fosterfoster is not a noun while parent is a noun.
foster is an adjective but parent is not an adjective.
foster and parent both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foster | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| parent | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
parent is a hypernym of
foster; that is, parent is a
word with a broader meaning than foster:
- foster: bring up under fosterage; of children
- parent: look after a child until it is an adult
| foster (noun) | parent (noun) |
|---|---|
| an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained | |
| a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian |
| foster (adjective) | parent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties |
| foster (verb) | parent (verb) |
|---|---|
| help develop, help grow | look after a child until it is an adult |
| promote the growth of | |
| bring up under fosterage; of children |
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