Family and Friends: English Vocabulary List

an informal or intimate name for mothers, used especially by children or when talking to children

"The little boy called for his mommy."

"The child called for her mommy when she woke up from a bad dream during the night."

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

"My grandparent lives nearby."

"Her grandparent gave her wise advice about life and always listened to her problems patiently."

the father of our mother or father

"My grandpa tells funny stories."

"Grandpa told us fascinating stories about his childhood during the war when he was young."

the mother of our mother or father

"My grandma cooks delicious soup."

"Grandma bakes delicious chocolate chip cookies every Sunday for the entire family to enjoy together."

the daughter of our son or daughter

"My granddaughter is very smart."

"The proud grandfather watched his granddaughter graduate from college with honors and high marks."

the son of our son or daughter

"My grandson plays football well."

"His grandson helped him plant vegetables in the garden and learned about growing food naturally."

a person, typically a male

"The guy near the door smiled."

"That guy in the blue jacket helped me carry my groceries to the car yesterday."

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

"Our neighbor plays loud music every night."

"Our friendly neighbor always waters our plants when we go on vacation during the summer months."

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

"Write your surname here."

"Please write your full name including your surname on the application form before submitting it."

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

"Please write your family name."

"His family name is easy to pronounce."

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

"Every member must attend."

"Every member of the team received a medal for their hard work and dedication to the project."

a ceremony or event where two people are married

"The wedding was beautiful."

"The beautiful wedding ceremony took place in a small church near the ocean under sunny skies."

‌a name that comes between someone's first name and last name

"Her middle name is Marie."

"Her middle name is Marie which she inherited from her grandmother who was named Maria."

an informal or intimate name for fathers, used especially by children or when talking to children

"My daddy is kind."

"The little girl ran to her daddy and gave him a big hug when he arrived home."

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

"Our group finished early."

"A large group of tourists gathered around the guide to hear the history of the ancient castle."

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

"We welcomed the guest warmly."

"The unexpected guest arrived at the party with a bottle of wine and a big smile."

a word that we use to call a man

"That dude is very friendly."

"The dude helped me carry my bag home."

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

"What is your background?"

"Understanding her diverse professional background helps explain her innovative approach to problem-solving."

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

"The couple smiled at us."

"The elderly couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party for friends and family."

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

"She is my partner."

"He introduced his partner of ten years to his family at the celebratory dinner."

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

"My twin looks like me."

"The twin brothers were wearing the same shirt."

a son or daughter of any age

"The kid is playing outside."

"The little kid laughed with joy while playing in the sprinkler on the hot summer afternoon."

to go out with someone that you are having a romantic relationship with or may soon start to have one

"They date each other now."

"They decided to date each other after meeting at the university library last semester."

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

"I care about the environment."

"I really care about the environment so I always recycle my plastic bottles and paper products."

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

"The couple decided to break up."

"After dating for five years, they decided to break up because their life goals were no longer aligned."

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

"Children grow fast."

"As children grow, they develop a greater understanding of the world around them."

to take care of a child until they are grown up

"They raise children."

"It is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor to raise children with strong moral values."