What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “parent”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “parent”

The antonyms of parent are child and offspring. The antonyms child and offspring refer to the offspring of a parent, who are younger in age and dependent on their parents for care and support.

Explore all Antonyms of “parent”

• child
• offspring

Definitions and Examples of child, offspring

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

child

A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.

Example

The child was excited to open his birthday presents.

offspring

The product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.

Example

The lioness protected her offspring from predators.

Key Differences: child vs offspring

• 1. Child refers to a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.
• 2. Offspring refers to the product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.

Effective Usage of child, offspring

• 1. Family Relationships: Use parent, child, and offspring to describe family relationships.
• 2. Biology: Use offspring to describe the product of reproduction in biology.
• 3. Education: Use child to describe students in primary school.

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Remember this!

The antonyms child and offspring refer to the offspring of a parent, who are younger in age and dependent on their parents for care and support. Use these words to describe family relationships, biology, and education.