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offspring

Pronunciation: [ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ]

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Learn how to use offspring in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) offspring means the children or young of a person, animal, or plant. It's used to describe the next generation that comes from parents.

Example

The lioness took care of her offspring in the safe area of the den.

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The elephant did not abandon her offspring; she stayed close to protect them.

Example

How many offspring do you think a rabbit can have in one year?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) offspring can also refer to the result of a relationship or union. It's used to talk about the people or things that come from that connection.

Example

His books are considered the offspring of his imagination and hard work.

Example

The project failed to produce any offspring from all the planning.

Example

What offspring did the collaboration between the two artists create?

How to pronounce offspring

Pronunciation: [ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ]

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