General English A2 · Lesson 3A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
define someone by a positive habit
state an emotional truth clearly
very close, with strong bonds
someone with no brothers or sisters
treat someone as family even without blood ties
a relative (= have a serious argument, break contact)
your in-laws (= have a good relationship)
a special adult who promises to care for a child
sharing one parent, not both
different degrees of family after remarriage
he looks / behaves like her
your partner's family (mother-in-law, brother-in-law)
an older sibling / cousin (= admire and respect)
someone (= repair a relationship after a fight)
a person with no brothers or sisters
a family (= be responsible for children over years)
control something very strictly
brother(s) and sister(s) — a neutral, more grown-up word
a family (= have your first child)
your parent's new partner after remarriage
my closest confidant / go-to person
we have a good, easy relationship
we're emotionally close, we look out for each other
we've slowly become less close