families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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The statement also called on the the finance minister to return with proposals that put "public services first, ensure taxpayers' money is used efficiently, and deliver for families and communities across Northern Ireland".

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Both families continue to be supported by officers, Stevens said.

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"We regret that - we owe it to the families and we will accept the responsibility," he said.

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A statement from the academy said the closure is a "precautionary measure" and update will be provided to families on Tuesday.

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Rethink Food has started providing funding to schools to cover the costs of helping families with food parcels and supper clubs.

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