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In-law for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'ɪn,lɔ

What does In-law really mean?

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Hey there! I see you're curious about what the word "in-law" means, right? Well, let me break it down for you in the simplest way possible.

So, imagine you have a sibling. Your sibling gets married to someone, and that someone is called your sibling's "spouse." Now, here comes the interesting part – the spouse's family members, like their mom, dad, or siblings, are referred to as your "in-laws." For example, let's say your sister gets married. Her husband becomes your brother-in-law (or you can simply call him your sister's husband). But it doesn't stop there! His parents would be your parents-in-law, and his siblings would be your brother- or sister-in-law. You're not related to them by blood, but the law recognizes them as your family.

Just to add another level to this, let's say you get married someday. Guess what? Your spouse's family will become your in-laws as well, just like your sister's husband's family became your in-laws. It's like extending your family tree, but in a legal way. Pretty cool, huh?

So in a nutshell, "in-law" is an informal term used to describe the family members of your sibling's spouse or your own spouse. It helps to think of them as your "extended family." It's great to have more people to love and be loved by, isn't it?

I hope that makes sense! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Exploring the world of language can be fun!


Revised and Fact checked by Emma Williams on 2023-10-29 02:44:30

In-law In a sentece

Learn how to use In-law inside a sentece

  • When you get married, your spouse's mother becomes your mother-in-law.
  • Your sister's husband is your brother-in-law.
  • Your husband's sister is your sister-in-law.
  • Your wife's brother is your brother-in-law.
  • Your son's wife is your daughter-in-law.

In-law Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

relative-in-law

In-law Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

relation relative

In-law Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

brother-in-law daughter-in-law father-in-law mother-in-law sister-in-law son-in-law