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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"We're profoundly sorry about that and I know how hard that will be for the families."

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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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Kennedy, who has long been sceptical of vaccines, said the overhaul came "after an exhaustive review" and that it "protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health."

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Chief executive Jim Roberts said: "I know there are families out there that are struggling with the cost, and they will not be aware that there is a support system in place."

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