Word
orphaned
Phoneticsor·phaned
US/ˈɔɹfənd/
UK/ˈɔːfənd/
Definition
adj. describing a child whose parents have died. It can also describe something that has been left alone or separated from its main part.
adj. having lost one or both parents through death. Often used as a participial adjective; can also describe a technical or physical object that has been disconnected from its supporting system.
Examples
“The charity helps orphaned children find new homes.”
“After the earthquake, many orphaned animals were taken to a local shelter for care and rehabilitation.”
“The documentary explores the lives of children orphaned by the conflict, focusing on the community-led initiatives that provide them with education and emotional support.”
Examples
simple
“The charity helps orphaned children find new homes.”
contextual
“After the earthquake, many orphaned animals were taken to a local shelter for care and rehabilitation.”
complex
“The documentary explores the lives of children orphaned by the conflict, focusing on the community-led initiatives that provide them with education and emotional support.”
Usage
Commonly used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'become'.
Real-World Examples
“One scheme involved rescuing orphaned cubs whose mothers had been shot by hunters in Siberia, and then releasing them into former ranges when they were strong enough.” “My then eight-year-old daughter was not about to be orphaned.” Scan code
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