Family & Relationships
The everyday words for talking about your family and the people close to you.
A brother or sister.
“I have two siblings — an older brother and a younger sister.”
A husband or wife.
“You can bring your spouse to the company party.”
The family of your husband or wife (e.g. their parents).
“We’re having dinner with my in-laws this weekend.”
The child of your aunt or uncle.
“My cousin lives in another city, so we don’t see each other much.”
The son of your brother or sister.
“My nephew just turned five.”
The daughter of your brother or sister.
“My niece is starting school this year.”
A grandmother or grandfather.
“We visit our grandparents every summer.”
One of two children born to the same mother at the same time.
“They’re twins, but they don’t look alike at all.”
Not married and not in a serious relationship.
“She’s been single for a couple of years now.”
Having agreed to get married.
“They got engaged last month and are planning the wedding.”
To become husband and wife.
“They got married in a small ceremony by the beach.”
No longer married, after a legal separation.
“My parents got divorced when I was ten.”
To take care of a child until they grow up.
“They raised three kids in this small apartment.”
A family or group with very strong, close relationships.
“We’re a close-knit family — we talk almost every day.”
A child with no brothers or sisters.
“As an only child, I always wanted a sibling.”
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