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My family vs My father

The phrases 'my family' and 'my father' are not directly comparable as they refer to different things. 'My family' is a broader term encompassing all family members, while 'my father' specifically refers to one male parent. Both phrases are correct depending on the context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1139 views

My family

The phrase 'my family' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to all family members related by blood or marriage.

Use 'my family' when you want to talk about your parents, siblings, and other relatives as a group.

Examples:

I love spending time with my family.
My family is very supportive of my decisions.
Family gatherings are always fun.

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My family goes skiing every winter.
My family was forced to disappear.
My family history factoring in longevity, propensity for disease, etcetera.
My family's secrets, you mean.
My family are from Cork, Mrs Hammond.
My family is nothing like any of this.
My family and I were lucky; our place is still standing.
My family, they're incredibly important, you know.
My family and I, we just arrived.
My family has lived in the same village for 800 years.
My family has been producing wine for many generations here in Tuscany.
My family comes before your schedule.
My family ate here last week.
My family's actually from around.
My family owns half of Crenshaw Boulevard.
My family is the history of heart disease.
My family was murdered in this city.
My family needs the extra income.
My family is nothing like that.
My family were killed by yours.

Alternatives:

my relatives
my loved ones
my kin
my folks
my household

My father

The phrase 'my father' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to one's male parent.

Use 'my father' when you specifically want to talk about your male parent.

Examples:

I have a great relationship with my father.
My father taught me how to ride a bike.
My father is a doctor.

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My father is the best father in the world. His name is An-drey. His second name is Vasilievich and family name is Kravenko. He is 43. My dad is an engineer.
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Videos. This Is My Father -- Open-ended Trailer from Sony ..... Discuss This Is My Father (1998) on the IMDb message boards ». Getting Started | Contributor ...
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Alternatives:

my dad
my daddy
my papa
my old man
my sire

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