Dad – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Dad is a noun in English for a person’s father, especially in a casual or affectionate way.
Meaning:
Father, parent, papa, daddy, or a paternal figure. Depending on the context, dad can also be used to describe a man who plays a fatherly role in someone’s life.
Definition:
A person who has fathered a child, either biologically or through adoption, and who is considered the child’s father.
Example Sentences:
- I asked my dad to help me with my math homework after dinner.
- My dad loves to play football with me on weekends.
- We’re going to the beach for the weekend with dad and my sister.
- When I moved cities, my friend’s dad became a real mentor for me.
- My dad always says that practice is the key to getting better.
Dad Synonyms:
- Father
- Pop
- Old man
- Pappa
- Sire
- Paternal parent
- Guardian (in fatherly roles)
- Caregiver (when acting as a father)
Dad Antonyms:
- Mom
- Absentee father
- Non-parent
- Stranger
- Childless person (context-dependent)
- Uninvolved guardian (context-dependent)
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