Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Family"
The meaning of "Family" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does the family shop-cum-residence mean?
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Combined with
Q:
What does Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are. mean?
A:
'Like it or not' means 'It doesn't matter if you like it or if you don't like it.' We use it to talk about inevitable things.
So the sentence means that your family has an influence on your development.
So the sentence means that your family has an influence on your development.
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What does To get us thinking more about families, let’s watch the video!
What does “to get us thinking more about families”?
Does it mean that “to know more about families” ? mean?
What does “to get us thinking more about families”?
Does it mean that “to know more about families” ? mean?
A:
Yes, that's the right idea.
家族に付いてもっと色々考えるために、このビデオを見ましょう。
Yes, that's the right idea.
家族に付いてもっと色々考えるために、このビデオを見ましょう。
Q:
What does " I'm from a famous family and it's not easy to live up to my name. " mean?
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it means that this someone comes from a very famous family. And there is a reputation for this family and he doesn’t feel like he can live up to the name of the family.
He is having problems as he cannot live comfortably, maybe there are some rules he need to live up to.
He is having problems as he cannot live comfortably, maybe there are some rules he need to live up to.
Q:
What does The family had last gone by donkey mean?
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You need to provide more context.
Without context, best guess: to go by A = to ride or drive A in order to go somewhere. A is the mode of transportation. This implies that the previous time the family rode a donkey somewhere.
Without context, best guess: to go by A = to ride or drive A in order to go somewhere. A is the mode of transportation. This implies that the previous time the family rode a donkey somewhere.
Example sentences using "Family"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I know 'he has a large family to support' is correct sentence. I wonder 'he has a large family supporting' is also correct if I want to say he is supporting now..
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That would indicate that the family is supporting him.
That would indicate that the family is supporting him.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with have a family to feed.
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@lgx09a of course you can 👍
Q:
Please show me example sentences with immediate family.
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1. It is usually best not to do business with immediate family, blood and money do not mix well as some say.
2. At a family reunion, my immediate family are the only people that I recognize, even though I'm related to everyone else too.
3. Only the immediate family was invited to the funeral.
2. At a family reunion, my immediate family are the only people that I recognize, even though I'm related to everyone else too.
3. Only the immediate family was invited to the funeral.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with we´ll be a proper family.
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We got a new dog.I think we'll (we're gonna) be a proper family (to him).
Q:
Please show me example sentences with extended family .
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I went to my boyfriend's home town to meet his extended family. The last time I saw my extended family was at my grandmother's funeral. When we needed help with the wedding I had to reach out to the extended family.
Synonyms of "Family" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between I didn't get to see my family and I didn't see my family ?
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The first one is more about
you not having the chance/opportunity to see them.
The first one is more about
you not having the chance/opportunity to see them.
Q:
What is the difference between who in your family are you most similar to? and who are you most similar to in your family? ?
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No difference.
Q:
What is the difference between never give up family and never give up on family ?
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“To give up ___(noun)” you are offering them, surrendering them. You give it away, even though you do not want to.
-to “give it up” can also mean to stop faking something, or running away. A policeman can say “Give it up criminal, we have you surrounded!”
“To give up ON _____” to stop trying, to say “ah, they can’t do it, I should just stop wasting energy and leave them.”
Example: “He gave up his family” he surrendered his family, maybe they were hiding and he exposed them. Maybe he is becoming a monk, and surrendered his family as well as all his possessions.
Example 2: “he gave up on his mother.” He is admitting defeat, and stops trying. Maybe his mother is always in gambling, and he was helping her, but when she didn’t change, he gave up on her, and left her behind.
-to “give it up” can also mean to stop faking something, or running away. A policeman can say “Give it up criminal, we have you surrounded!”
“To give up ON _____” to stop trying, to say “ah, they can’t do it, I should just stop wasting energy and leave them.”
Example: “He gave up his family” he surrendered his family, maybe they were hiding and he exposed them. Maybe he is becoming a monk, and surrendered his family as well as all his possessions.
Example 2: “he gave up on his mother.” He is admitting defeat, and stops trying. Maybe his mother is always in gambling, and he was helping her, but when she didn’t change, he gave up on her, and left her behind.
Q:
What is the difference between whole family waiting to meet you . Very excited. and whole family is waiting to meet you . Very excited. ?
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Whole family is waiting to meet you is more correct. Add the to make it better. For example the whole family is waiting to meet you. They are very excited.
Q:
What is the difference between Her family goes to church on Sunday. and Her family goes to church on Sundays. ?
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In this case ''Her family goes to church on Sundays,'' is correct.
We use the plural form in the day of the week when talking about a routine.
''Her family went to church on Sunday.''
This is a single event so the singular day of the week is used.
We use the plural form in the day of the week when talking about a routine.
''Her family went to church on Sunday.''
This is a single event so the singular day of the week is used.
Translations of "Family"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Please send my regards to your family. (Saludos a la familia)
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For a very formal setting you would say “please send my regards to your family” but if it’s a casual one you would say “please let your family know I said hi”
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Let’s say you just took a shower, and one of your family is waiting.
How do you say to him/her ?
I’ve done
or
You can take the shower now
or
Any other ways to say it?
It would be great to get answers from a lot of people!
Thank you.
How do you say to him/her ?
I’ve done
or
You can take the shower now
or
Any other ways to say it?
It would be great to get answers from a lot of people!
Thank you.
A:
“and one of your family /members/“ and if you just wanna say family then it’s “and your family is waiting”. and you would say i’m finished/i’m done/you can take the shower now/you can go in
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? how often do you hear from your family .
A:
it means :
how often does your family talk/call/message you
how often does your family talk/call/message you
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? family violence, demestic violence, which sounds natural?
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domestic violence
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? family , parent , husband , wife , daughter , cousin (how can i pronounce)
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hope this helps you!!!
Other questions about "Family"
Q:
Many families in Japan watch the TV news broadcasted by the Japanese national TV station at 7 in the evening, but my family prefers variety shows instead. I don't have priority when it comes to selecting TV programs. Does this sound natural?
A:
× Many families in Japan watch the TV news broadcasted by the Japanese national TV station at 7 in the evening, but my family prefers variety shows instead.
✓ Many families in Japan watch the TV news broadcast by the Japanese national TV station at 7 in the evening, but my family prefers variety shows instead.
"broadcasted" is OK but less common.
✓ Many families in Japan watch the TV news broadcast by the Japanese national TV station at 7 in the evening, but my family prefers variety shows instead.
"broadcasted" is OK but less common.
Q:
"My family is most important. What would be more important than it / that?"
Hi, do you think the sentences above sound natural? which is better, it or that? Thank you.
Hi, do you think the sentences above sound natural? which is better, it or that? Thank you.
A:
You could also just say "My family is the most important" or "My family is the most important thing". Generally, "most" is usually said with "the" in front of it ("the most X"), though.
And "it" is not usually used by itself in comparatives like that, so "more important than it" sounds unnatural. In this case, you would definitely want to say "more important than that".
"My family is the most important thing. What would be more important than that?"
And "it" is not usually used by itself in comparatives like that, so "more important than it" sounds unnatural. In this case, you would definitely want to say "more important than that".
"My family is the most important thing. What would be more important than that?"
Q:
The family has been exposed to criticism about their Youtube. Does this sound natural?
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× The family has been exposed to criticism about their Youtube.
✓ The family has been criticised about their Youtube video.
Video could also be replaced with channel if it’s about a series of YouTube videos.
✓ The family has been criticised about their Youtube video.
Video could also be replaced with channel if it’s about a series of YouTube videos.
Q:
I went outside with my family to see the full moon. However, we couldn't see it while we were walking. After we returned to my house, we were able to see it through the window. Does this sound natural?
A:
× After we returned to my house, we were able to see it through the window.
✓ After we returned home, we were able to see it through the window.
“to my house”→ This implies that it is only your house (i.e. You are living separately from your family and everyone came to your house). So, if you live with your family it would be correct to say “After we returned home” or “After we got back home”.
✓ After we returned home, we were able to see it through the window.
“to my house”→ This implies that it is only your house (i.e. You are living separately from your family and everyone came to your house). So, if you live with your family it would be correct to say “After we returned home” or “After we got back home”.
Q:
I found an old family photo album, and realized how I had been loved my grand parents.
A:
I think you wanted someone to make it natural?
The way you originally said it sounds like maybe you didn’t know they loved you
“I found an old family photo album, and realized how much* I had been loved by* my grand parents.“
Here it means you knew they loved you but not to such a great deal as you know now
The way you originally said it sounds like maybe you didn’t know they loved you
“I found an old family photo album, and realized how much* I had been loved by* my grand parents.“
Here it means you knew they loved you but not to such a great deal as you know now
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