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PAIRR-uh-nt/ˈpeərənt/

A parent is a mother or a father. Parents (almost always plural in family talk) means both, or the adults at home. Parent and parent's (belonging) need the apostrophe in writing. Teacher evenings: your parents can come.

Meaning

A mother or a father.

Examples

• “Her parents are both teachers.”
• “Ask your parents first.”
• “One parent must sign this form.”

Good to know

a parent = mother or father. parents = both / the family adults.

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