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 difference: When poor kids move to thriving neighborhoods, they have more social connections and proximity to kids from higher-income families, and their economic futures improve.

From The Wall Street Journal

"As clinicians, we see the negative impact this has on women's physical and psychological well-being, and the impact on their families and wider society," he said.

From BBC

But families don’t have to wait until then: They can get the process started now when they file their 2025 tax return.

From MarketWatch

The error has renewed concern from families, campaigners and charities about alleged failings in care for those with learning disabilities and autism.

From BBC

Both the UK and Welsh sides of the party make the argument that families always have disagreements, and that this 'family' is strong enough to deal with it.

From BBC