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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At the same time, families were smaller, with fewer children to monitor, and new forms of entertainment like the internet and videogaming were increasingly popular.

From MarketWatch

“He showed genuine concern for those of us who experienced Hansen’s disease, as well as our families.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s programming that just makes them feel good, and it’s something that they can watch with their friends, their families.”

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, American families have gathered to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve.

From Los Angeles Times

“These weren’t criminals. They worked, they were the breadwinners of their house and their families were scared without them.”

From Los Angeles Times