Stepmothers Meaning in English
word · lemma: stepmother
Definition
Women who are married to someone's father but are not their biological mothers; a 'stepmother' is the wife of your father who is not your real mother.
Usage & Nuances
'Stepmothers' is formal, used for any non-biological mother married to your father. In stories and fairy tales, 'stepmothers' are sometimes shown as unkind, but in real life they may be caring. Use 'my stepmother' for one, 'my stepmothers' for more than one.
Example Sentences
My two stepmothers are both very kind.
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Cinderella had one of the most famous stepmothers.
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Some children live with their fathers and stepmothers.
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Not all stepmothers are strict or mean like in fairy tales.
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I had to introduce my friends to both my stepmothers at the wedding.
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Blended families can get complicated, especially when there are several stepmothers involved.
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