"Stepdaughter" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A child, usually a female, who is the daughter of one's spouse, or of a former spouse. Typically, the former is from a previous relationship.
A movement or action of walking or climbing, especially a single movement in walking, or one part of a repeated sequence of movements.<br><br>For example: "She took a step back to get a better look at the picture."<br><br>Or, a stage or phase in a process or a series of events.<br><br>For example: "This is the next step in the project."<br><br>Also, a specified part of a journey or distance.<br><br>For example: "We're going to take a 10-step journey to the summit."<br><br>A step can also refer to a sudden increase in tension or a significant event that leads to a new situation.<br><br>For example: "The step up in prices will affect the whole market."<br><br>Additionally, a step can be a title of dignity or authority, especially in a society or organization.<br><br>For example: "She took a step down and handed over the responsibilities to the new CEO."
A brother who is the child of one's biological parent from a previous relationship or marriage.
A stepbrother is a male half-brother, typically the biological child of one's mother but not of one's father. This means that the stepbrother shares only the mother's parent.
A person, especially a child, who is born to or taken in by a step-parent, but not to their biological parent. Not the biological child of either parent in a marriage.
Stepchildren are the children of one's spouse from a previous relationship. They are often the children of the person's current spouse from a previous marriage or relationship.
A stepdad is the second husband or male partner of one's mother, as opposed to one's biological father. It is also known as a stepfather or adoptive father.<br><br>Example: My stepdad is really kind to me, he's like a father to me.<br><br>In some cases, stepdads can be loving, supportive and can take on a parenting role, while in others, they may not fulfill that role.
An outdated, informal term for "stepmother". <br><br>A stepmother is the woman who is married to one's father after the death of one's natural mother.
The daughter of your spouse, but not your own child. A child's spouse's sibling's child.
A stepfather is the husband of one's mother after the death of the biological father, typically providing a parental role to the children from a previous relationship.
Stephanie is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Stephane, meaning "crown" or "garland". It is also associated with the phrase "crown of flowers" or "garland of honor". In modern usage, the name Stephanie symbolizes dignity, prestige, and beauty.
Shakespearean surname. It is likely derived from the Italian "stephano," meaning "crown." <br><br>In literature, Stephano is the name of a minor character in William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" (Act 1, Scene 2). He is a drunken butler who plots along with Trinculo and Caliban to overthrow Prospero.
Stephanomeria is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion tribe within the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Stephanotis is a small genus of flowering plants in the soapwort family (also known as Apcaceae). It is a tropical vine that is native to Madagascar and is widely cultivated for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers.