word
Father
FAH-thur
/ˈfɑːðɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
father
Dictionary meaning
The head of an organized crime family.
Examples
- They were the father of five beautiful children.
- The tennis fathers ruled in favor of the motion.
Synonyms: don
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