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stepparent vs parent

parent vs stepparent

stepparent and parent both are nouns.

stepparent is not a verb while parent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stepparent Yes No No No
parent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parent is a hypernym of stepparent; that is, parent is a word with a broader meaning than stepparent:
  • stepparent: the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage
  • parent: 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
stepparent (noun) parent (noun)
the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage 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
stepparent (verb) parent (verb)
look after a child until it is an adult
Difference between stepparent and parent

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