daughter

Meanings

• noun

  A female child or the offspring of two parents.

• noun

  A term used to describe someone who is related to someone else as a female offspring.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdɔ.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

father , mother , parent , son

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with daughter
mother , quother , bother

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Variants

List of all variants of daughter that leads to same result
daughter , daughterhood , daughterhoods , daughterless , daughters , daughter-in-law , daughters-in-law , prodigal daughter , prodigal son , prodigal son/daughter

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Etymology

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Old English 'dóhtor', derived from 'dóh-' meaning 'to give birth' and '-tor' a suffix meaning 'person'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'd' in it is 'daughter-in-law'.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to have a daughter as the firstborn child.

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Related Concepts

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1. Son: Opposite term for a male child.

2. Parent: The father and mother of a child.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the role of a daughter is significant. She is often seen as a symbol of continuity and the future of her family. In literature, daughters have been portrayed as strong and independent characters, such as Jane Eyre and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice.

How to Memorize "daughter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young girl playing with her toys, or picture a family with a daughter in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'daughter' with the word 'mother' and 'family'. Visualize a mother holding her baby girl.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Daughters Delight In Playing' to remember the meaning of the word.

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