CEFR B1+ · People and relationships

only child

/ˈoʊnli tʃaɪld/ Headword: only 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

An only child is a person who has no brothers or sisters. They are the single child in their family.

Synonyms

single child lone child

Antonyms

sibling brother sister

Translations

only child in your language

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عربي

only child يعني الشخص الذي ليس لديه إخوة أو أخوات.

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اردو

only child کا مطلب ہے وہ بچہ جس کا کوئی بھائی یا بہن نہ ہو۔

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हिंदी

only child का अर्थ है वह बच्चा जिसके कोई भाई-बहन न हों।

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中文

only child 意为独生子女。

Easy Explanation

This person has no siblings. They are the only kid in their family. They don't have brothers or sisters.

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Memory TipThink 'only' one child in the family.

Contextual Examples

Being an only child (no siblings) can sometimes mean you get more attention from your parents.

She grew up as an only child (no brothers or sisters) and often played by herself.

As an only child (single child), he learned to be very independent from a young age.

Pronunciation & Context