orphan — A child whose parents are dead
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A child whose parents are dead
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrfən/
Korean meaning: 고아, 부모를 잃은 아이
Korean pronunciation: **오**펀
Example Sentences
- Harry Potter became an orphan when Voldemort killed his parents, but at least he got magic powers as compensation!
- The kind woman decided to adopt three orphans and suddenly realized her grocery bill tripled.
- Many organizations work to provide education and care for orphaned children around the world.
orphan
NOUN//ˈɔːrfən//
A child whose parents are dead
💡 Concept
The little orphan clutched a worn teddy bear at the shelter's doorway.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrfən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːfən/
🌳Etymology
Rootorph
Suffix--an
Origin
그리스어 'orphanos'에서 유래되었으며, '혼자 남겨진, 버려진'이라는 의미였다. 라틴어를 거쳐 프랑스어로 전해진 후 영어로 들어왔다.
🎵Rhyme
oftensoftencoffin
often
soften
coffin
🔗Collocations
orphan child
adopt an orphan
orphanage home
war orphan
orphan disease
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Harry Potter became an orphan when Voldemort killed his parents, but at least he got magic powers as compensation!”
😄 Fun example
“The kind woman decided to adopt three orphans and suddenly realized her grocery bill tripled.”
“Many organizations work to provide education and care for orphaned children around the world.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
foundlingwaifwardabandoned child
Antonyms
child with parentsfamily member
Related
orphanageadoptionfosterguardiancustody
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