stepdad

Meanings

• noun

  A man who becomes the father figure to a child not biologically related to him, often through marriage to that child's mother.

  - "My stepdad helped me learn how to ride a bike."
  - "She has a great relationship with her stepdad."
  - "My stepdad is stricter than my real father."

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Rhymes

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teddy , reddy,addy , daddy , caddy,addy

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Variants

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stepdad , stepdads

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Etymology

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Derived from the words 'step' and 'father'. The term 'stepdad' refers to a man who takes on the role of a father to someone else's child.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stepdad' is derived from Old English words 'steppan' (to tread upon) and 'fæder' (father).

2. Stepdads are not legally required to adopt their stepchildren, but they can choose to do so if they wish.

3. Stepdads are estimated to make up around 25% of all fathers in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. stepmother: A woman who marries a man with children and takes on a maternal role.

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Culture

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Stepdads have been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, movies, and television shows. They are often portrayed as strict disciplinarians or as trying to fill the shoes of the biological father. In some cases, they are shown to have a close and loving relationship with their stepchildren.

How to Memorize "stepdad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man standing next to a little boy, helping him with his homework or teaching him how to throw a baseball. This man is the boy's stepdad.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'stepdad' with the idea of a caring, supportive figure in a child's life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sweet Father' to remember the definition of stepdad: 'S' for step, 'E' for enters, 'W' for wife's, 'E' for enters, 'T' for their, 'F' for family, 'A' for becomes, 'T' for a, 'H' for husband, and 'E' for of.

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