family _noun

ADJECTIVES

large, big, small 
・I have a big, loving family.

close, close-knit • distant
・I have a close-knit family who supports each other.

immediate (= the closest)
・We value spending quality time with our immediate family members.

nuclear, conjugal • extended
・She has an extended family with lots of cousins.

old, old-established • royal
・The old-established family's estate was a symbol of their wealth and prestige.

land-owning, wealthy, rich, well-to-do
・The wealthy family lived in a luxurious mansion.

hard-up, low-income, poor • homeless
・The poor family relied on government assistance to survive.

middle-class, working-class, etc.
・The working-class family saved for years to buy their first home.

lone-parent, one-parent, single-parent • two-parent
・She raised her children alone in a one-parent family.

adoptive • broken • bereaved 
・The community came together to offer condolences and support to the bereaved family.

patriarchal
・The patriarchal family structure places the father as the head of the household.

supportive, loving, happy, healthy
・They dedicated themselves to raising a loving and supportive family.

VERBS

belong to, come from, be one/part of
・Many of our students come from wealthy families.

marry into
・She married into an old-established family.

run in
・Diabetes tends to run in my family.

rely on
・I rely on my family for love, support, and guidance.

NOUNS

background, history, tree
・Our family history is filled with fascinating stories and anecdotes.

connections, relationships, ties, bonds
・Family bonds are unbreakable.

name (= surname)
・Our family name is well-known in our community.

planning (= controlling the number of children you have by using contraception)
・Effective family planning methods help individuals and families achieve their desired family size.

member
・Each family member has their unique personality and strengths.

life
・Family life is a continuous journey of growth and learning.

business, home, car, dog
・Working together in a family business strengthens the bond between relatives.

doctor, lawyer, friend
・It's comforting to have a trusted family doctor who knows our medical history.

meal, dinner, breakfast
・We enjoy family meals together every Sunday.

activity, holiday, vacation, outing, gathering, reunion, celebration
・Family gatherings bring everyone together.

traditions, values, responsibilities, commitments
・We have a family tradition of watching movies every Friday night.

game, movie, show, book
・We experienced a lot of laughter and joy during our family game night.

feud
・The family feud originated from a disagreement over the division of inheritance.

heirloom
・The family heirloom, a beautifully crafted pocket watch, has been passed down through generations.

income • secret • support • motto
・Family support is crucial during times of hardship and challenges.

PREPOSITIONS 

in 
・Celebrating milestones together strengthens the sense of belonging in family.

within 
・My sister and I have a strong sibling bond within our family.

as
・We enjoy spending quality time together as a family.

PHRASES

family and friends 
・We gathered with family and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion.

a member of a family, a part of a family 
・She has always felt like an important part of our family, even though she is not blood-related.

2-) children

large, small • young 
・Sharing meals together is a lively affair in a large family.

VERBS

have
・I am fortunate to have a loving and supportive family.

start
・They began their journey to start a family by adopting a child.

bring up, raise 
・They worked hard to provide a nurturing environment to raise their family.

feed, support 
・She went to the grocery store to buy food and feed her family.

NOUNS

size 
・The couple decided to limit their family size to two children.

man, guy
・He was a dedicated family man who always put his loved ones first.