--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/7/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 7 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* To paralyse someone is to make them lose the ability to move part or all of their body, through injury or illness.[↗](../../paralyse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To paralyse something is to stop it working or moving normally, as snow can paralyse a city.[↗](../../paralyse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be paralysed with fear means to be so frightened that you cannot move or act.[↗](../../paralyse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The accident paralysed his legs, so he uses a wheelchair.[↗](../../paralyse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The spider's venom paralyses the fly.[↗](../../paralyse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Heavy snow paralysed the city for three days.[↗](../../paralyse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was paralysed with fear when she saw the bear.[↗](../../paralyse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The power cut paralysed the trains.[↗](../../paralyse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some illnesses can paralyse muscles for a short time.[↗](../../paralyse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Therein lives a poor paralysed girl; the window of her little room looks northward, the sun does not enter here.[↗](../../paralyse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **paralysis** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Loss of the ability to move some or all of the body, usually because of injury or illness to the nerves.[↗](../../paralysis/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A state of not being able to act, decide or work.[↗](../../paralysis/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a paralysis of fear", "traffic paralysis".[↗](../../paralysis/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the accident he had paralysis in his legs.[↗](../../paralysis/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Polio once caused paralysis in many children.[↗](../../paralysis/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The snowstorm caused paralysis on the roads.[↗](../../paralysis/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She stood in a paralysis of fear.[↗](../../paralysis/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some spiders' bites cause paralysis in insects.[↗](../../paralysis/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many athletes with paralysis compete in the Paralympics.[↗](../../paralysis/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **paramecia** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Paramecia are tiny one-celled living things that live in fresh water and are shaped like a slipper; they swim using tiny hairs called cilia.[↗](../../paramecia/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We saw paramecia under the microscope.[↗](../../paramecia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Paramecia live in pond water.[↗](../../paramecia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Paramecia swim by waving tiny hairs called cilia.[↗](../../paramecia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · One paramecium is too small to see with your eyes.[↗](../../paramecia/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The paramecia ate the bacteria in the drop of water.[↗](../../paramecia/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Paramecia are shaped a bit like a slipper.[↗](../../paramecia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **paramecium** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A paramecium is a tiny living thing made of just one cell, shaped like a slipper, that lives in ponds and fresh water.[↗](../../paramecium/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It moves by beating thousands of tiny hairs called cilia and can only be seen with a microscope.[↗](../../paramecium/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We saw a paramecium in a drop of pond water.[↗](../../paramecium/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A paramecium is made of just one cell.[↗](../../paramecium/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The paramecium swam fast using its tiny hairs.[↗](../../paramecium/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · You need a microscope to see a paramecium.[↗](../../paramecium/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher drew a paramecium shaped like a slipper.[↗](../../paramecium/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A paramecium eats bacteria.[↗](../../paramecium/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Many paramecia were moving on the slide.[↗](../../paramecium/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **paramedic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A paramedic is a trained person who gives emergency medical help to sick or hurt people and takes them to hospital in an ambulance.[↗](../../paramedic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A paramedic works fast at the scene of an accident, at home or in the street, before a doctor can see the patient.[↗](../../paramedic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The paramedics arrived in an ambulance with flashing lights.[↗](../../paramedic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A paramedic checked the boy's breathing and pulse.[↗](../../paramedic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum called 999 and the paramedics came in ten minutes.[↗](../../paramedic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The paramedic put a bandage on the cyclist's leg.[↗](../../paramedic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle trained for years to become a paramedic.[↗](../../paramedic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Paramedics carried the old man to the ambulance on a stretcher.[↗](../../paramedic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · When you call for help, stay calm so the paramedics can find you quickly.[↗](../../paramedic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **paramilitary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* adjective.[↗](../../paramilitary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Organised like an army, but not part of a country's official army.[↗](../../paramilitary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* noun.[↗](../../paramilitary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* A group like this, or a member of it.[↗](../../paramilitary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Paramilitary groups fought during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The police sent in a paramilitary unit.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The news reported attacks by paramilitaries.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · They wore paramilitary uniforms but were not soldiers.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Peace agreements asked paramilitaries to give up their weapons.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 helped bring peace in Northern Ireland.[↗](../../paramilitary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **paramount** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Paramount means more important than anything else.[↗](../../paramount/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* On a school trip, safety is paramount.[↗](../../paramount/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The welfare of the child is paramount.[↗](../../paramount/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Honesty is of paramount importance.[↗](../../paramount/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For the climbers, good ropes were paramount.[↗](../../paramount/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In a fire, getting out quickly is paramount.[↗](../../paramount/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Clean water is paramount for health.[↗](../../paramount/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **paranoid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (everyday) Too worried that people are against you, talking about you or trying to trick you, without good reason.[↗](../../paranoid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) Having an illness that makes a person have strong false beliefs that others want to harm them.[↗](../../paranoid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm paranoid that I left the oven on.[↗](../../paranoid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be paranoid; they weren't laughing at you.[↗](../../paranoid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He became paranoid that someone was reading his diary.[↗](../../paranoid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's sensible to be careful online, not paranoid.[↗](../../paranoid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt paranoid after the scary film and checked the locks twice.[↗](../../paranoid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor helped the paranoid patient feel safe.[↗](../../paranoid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **parapet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A parapet is a low wall along the edge of a bridge, roof or tower, to stop people falling off.[↗](../../parapet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The monster rested a claw on the parapet of the bridge.[↗](../../parapet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox leaned over the parapet and smiled.[↗](../../parapet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Stand back from the parapet on the roof.[↗](../../parapet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a parapet for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thy house, if any man fall from thence.[↗](../../parapet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.22.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parapet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **paraphrase** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To paraphrase is to say or write the same thing again in other words.[↗](../../paraphrase/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A paraphrase is the new sentence that says the same thing in different words.[↗](../../paraphrase/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Paraphrase the problem before you solve it.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She paraphrased the question.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a paraphrase of the story.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Paraphrase the paragraph without copying the author's words.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · To paraphrase my teacher: «Check your work twice».[↗](../../paraphrase/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His paraphrase kept all the facts.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you paraphrase what your partner said?[↗](../../paraphrase/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Source.--I have paraphrased the well-known poem of Hon.[↗](../../paraphrase/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **parasite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A parasite is a living thing that lives on or inside another living thing and takes its food from it, often harming it: fleas, lice, ticks and tapeworms are parasites.[↗](../../parasite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who lives off other people and gives nothing back is called a parasite (an unkind word).[↗](../../parasite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A flea is a tiny parasite that lives on dogs and cats.[↗](../../parasite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ticks are parasites that suck blood.[↗](../../parasite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet gave our puppy medicine against parasites.[↗](../../parasite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Head lice are parasites that live in hair.[↗](../../parasite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Mistletoe is a plant parasite that grows on trees.[↗](../../parasite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some parasites live inside the stomach of animals.[↗](../../parasite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story the lazy cousin was called a parasite because he never helped.[↗](../../parasite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **parasitic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Living on or inside another living thing (the host) and taking food from it, often harming it.[↗](../../parasitic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Caused by parasites: a parasitic disease.[↗](../../parasitic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (about people, disapproving) Taking from others without giving anything back.[↗](../../parasitic/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Head lice are parasitic insects that live in hair.[↗](../../parasitic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on trees.[↗](../../parasitic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some wasps are parasitic and lay eggs inside caterpillars.[↗](../../parasitic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Washing your hands helps stop parasitic worms spreading.[↗](../../parasitic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet gave the dog a tablet for parasitic worms.[↗](../../parasitic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The story's villain lived a parasitic life, spending other people's money.[↗](../../parasitic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **parasitism** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) A way of living in which one living thing (the parasite) lives on or inside another (the host) and takes food from it, harming it.[↗](../../parasitism/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fleas on a dog are an example of parasitism.[↗](../../parasitism/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned about parasitism in science.[↗](../../parasitism/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cuckoo's tricks are a kind of parasitism.[↗](../../parasitism/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mistletoe lives by parasitism on trees.[↗](../../parasitism/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Parasitism harms the host.[↗](../../parasitism/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ticks live by parasitism and can spread disease.[↗](../../parasitism/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **parasol** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A parasol is a small umbrella held over the head to keep off the sun.[↗](../../parasol/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lady held a pink parasol against the sun.[↗](../../parasol/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A slave held a great parasol over his head.[↗](../../parasol/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She sheltered her face with a silk parasol.[↗](../../parasol/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **parcel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thing or things wrapped in paper or put in a box so it can be sent by post or given to someone.[↗](../../parcel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A piece of land.[↗](../../parcel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a parcel of land".[↗](../../parcel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb, "parcel up" means wrap something into a package, and "parcel out" means share something out in parts.[↗](../../parcel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A parcel came for Mum this morning.[↗](../../parcel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The parcel weighs 2 kilograms.[↗](../../parcel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We played pass the parcel at Ella's party.[↗](../../parcel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please do not open a parcel addressed to someone else.[↗](../../parcel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer sold a small parcel of land.[↗](../../parcel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma parcelled up some cookies and sent them to us.[↗](../../parcel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher parcelled out the jobs among the groups.[↗](../../parcel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Getting wet is part and parcel of a camping trip.[↗](../../parcel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · One day the Emperor received a large parcel on which was written ‘The Nightingale.’[↗](../../parcel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he bought the parcel of ground, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for a hundred pieces of money.[↗](../../parcel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.33.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parcel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said unto the near kinsman: 'Naomi, that is come back out of the field of Moab, selleth the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's; (Writings RUT.4.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parcel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **parched** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very dry because of heat and lack of rain.[↗](../../parched/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "parched fields".[↗](../../parched/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Very thirsty.[↗](../../parched/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "I'm parched!"[↗](../../parched/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (of food) Dried or roasted, as in "parched corn".[↗](../../parched/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the long summer, the grass was parched.[↗](../../parched/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "I'm parched\![↗](../../parched/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Can I have some water?"[↗](../../parched/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer looked sadly at his parched fields.[↗](../../parched/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The desert sun parched the travellers' lips.[↗](../../parched/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rain finally fell on the parched earth.[↗](../../parched/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Drink water often on hot days so you don't get parched.[↗](../../parched/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He could hardly draw breath he was so worn out, and his mouth was parched by thirst.[↗](../../parched/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And if thou bring a meal-offering of first-fruits unto the LORD, thou shalt bring for the meal-offering of thy first-fruits corn in the ear parched with fire, even groats of the fresh ear.[↗](../../parched/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.2.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parched/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor fresh ears, until this selfsame day, until ye have brought the offering of your God; it is a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.[↗](../../parched/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parched/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The wilderness and the parched land shall be glad; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.[↗](../../parched/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.35.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parched/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · brought beds, and basins, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and meal, and parched corn, and beans, and lentils, and parched pulse, (Prophets 2SA.17.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parched/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · God maketh the solitary to dwell in a house; He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; the rebellious dwell but in a parched land.[↗](../../parched/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../parched/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **parchment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A material for writing on, made long ago from the thin, dried skin of a sheep, goat or calf.[↗](../../parchment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A document written on it: an old parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thick, stiff, yellowish paper made to look like it (parchment paper); also baking paper.[↗](../../parchment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Magna Carta was written on parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The White Rabbit unrolled the parchment scroll.[↗](../../parchment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirate's map was drawn on old parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Monks copied books onto parchment by hand.[↗](../../parchment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Line the cake tin with baking parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old man's skin looked like parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We made our certificates look like parchment.[↗](../../parchment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · CLIO, the muse of History, holds in her hand a roll of parchment, and wears a wreath of laurel.[↗](../../parchment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **pardon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (polite) A word you say when you did not hear what someone said and want them to repeat it.[↗](../../pardon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (polite) Pardon me: sorry, or excuse me, after a small accident such as a burp or bumping someone.[↗](../../pardon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An official decision that a person will not be punished for a crime.[↗](../../pardon/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb, formal) To forgive someone or free them from punishment.[↗](../../pardon/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pardon?[↗](../../pardon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") I didn't hear the question.[↗](../../pardon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pardon me, could I get past?[↗](../../pardon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I beg your pardon, I think that is my seat.[↗](../../pardon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The king pardoned the thief.[↗](../../pardon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The prisoner was given a pardon.[↗](../../pardon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Pardon me for asking, but where did you buy that hat?[↗](../../pardon/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «Pardon my French,» said Dad after he swore at the traffic.[↗](../../pardon/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Will you please pardon my rudeness?[↗](../../pardon/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said: 'I have pardoned according to thy word.[↗](../../pardon/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.14.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed of him, and hearken unto his voice; be not rebellious against him; for he will not pardon your transgression; for My name is in him.[↗](../../pardon/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.23.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Pardon, I pray Thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of Thy lovingkindness, and according as Thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.'[↗](../../pardon/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.14.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · We have transgressed and have rebelled; Thou hast not pardoned.[↗](../../pardon/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For Hezekiah had prayed for them, saying: 'The good LORD pardon (Writings 2CH.30.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Happy is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is pardoned.[↗](../../pardon/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.32.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pardon/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **pare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cut away the thin outer skin or edge of something, such as fruit or nails, with a knife.[↗](../../pare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make something smaller bit by bit: «pare down», «pare back» costs or a list.[↗](../../pare/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum pared the apple in one long curly strip.[↗](../../pare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a paring knife to pare the potatoes.[↗](../../pare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We had to pare down our list of party guests.[↗](../../pare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The school pared back spending on trips this year.[↗](../../pare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She pared her story down to 300 words.[↗](../../pare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa pared his fingernails on the porch.[↗](../../pare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; (Torah DEU.21.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **parent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A parent is a mother or a father.[↗](../../parent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A parent is also any adult who brings up a child, like a step-parent or a foster parent.[↗](../../parent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To parent is to bring up and look after a child.[↗](../../parent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A parent animal or plant is one that has young.[↗](../../parent/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* 12 parents came to the school play.[↗](../../parent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each child brought 1 parent to the trip.[↗](../../parent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tickets cost 5 dollars for parents and 3 for children.[↗](../../parent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many parents came if 20 children came with both parents?[↗](../../parent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Please give this letter to your parents.[↗](../../parent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Baby birds are fed by their parents.[↗](../../parent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Some children live with one parent.[↗](../../parent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask your parent or carer before you go online.[↗](../../parent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Kittens look like their parents.[↗](../../parent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Youth’s first duty is reverence to parents.[↗](../../parent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The Third Path is the Sanctifying Intelligence, and is the basis of foundation of Primordial Wisdom, which is called the Former of faith, and its roots, Amen; and it is the parent of Faith, from which virtues doth Faith emanate.[↗](../../parent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../parent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/8/) … [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ← previous: [page 6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/6/) - next →: [page 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/8/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)