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offspring

/ˈɒfsprɪŋ/
off · spring ˈɒf · sprɪŋ
English Definition
n. a person''s child or children
中文释义
子女，后代
Significado en Español
descendencia, progenie
한국어 뜻
자손, 자식
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
con cái, hậu duệ
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Example Sentence

The animal cares for its offspring closely.

这只动物细心地照顾着它的后代。

Synonyms
children descendants progeny
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “offspring”:

  1. A progeny
  2. B ancestor
  3. C parent
  4. D forebear
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A — progeny. “offspring” means n. a person''s child or children

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The proud lioness carefully watched over her playful ______ in the grass.

  1. A parents
  2. B ancestors
  3. C offspring
  4. D elders
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C — offspring. “offspring” means n. a person''s child or children

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Common questions about “offspring”

What does “offspring” mean?

offspring — n. a person''s child or children. In Chinese: 子女，后代.

How do you pronounce “offspring”?

offspring is pronounced /ˈɒfsprɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: off · spring.

How do you use “offspring” in a sentence?

The animal cares for its offspring closely. (这只动物细心地照顾着它的后代。)

What are synonyms for “offspring”?

children, descendants, progeny — all close in meaning to offspring (n. a person''s child or children).

Is “offspring” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. offspring appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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