Word
parenting
Phoneticspar·ent·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɛɹəntɪŋ/
UK/pˈeəɹəntɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the work and care involved in raising a child.
n. the activity of bringing up a child as a parent; often used to discuss specific styles or methods of child-rearing.
Examples
“Good parenting requires a lot of patience and love.”
“Modern parenting often involves balancing a full-time career with the emotional needs of growing children.”
“Sociologists argue that intensive parenting, while intended to secure a child's future success, may inadvertently increase anxiety levels in both the caregiver and the offspring.”
Examples
simple
“Good parenting requires a lot of patience and love.”
contextual
“Modern parenting often involves balancing a full-time career with the emotional needs of growing children.”
complex
“Sociologists argue that intensive parenting, while intended to secure a child's future success, may inadvertently increase anxiety levels in both the caregiver and the offspring.”
Usage
Commonly used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier in phrases like 'parenting skills'.
Real-World Examples
“There, they walk through rooms with no electricity or clean water, deciding, there and then, that Bezhig’s mother is unfit for parenting.” “About 70% of caregivers say that managing their children's screen use is a primary source of parenting stress.” Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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