B2
mother-in-law vs stepmother
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mother-in-lawnoun/ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɑː/ | Meaning the mother of your husband or wife | Goes with future mother-in-law | Example She gets along well with her mother-in-law, even though they disagree about politics. |
| stepmothernoun/ˈstep.mʌð.ər/ | Meaning the woman who is married to your father but is not your biological mother | Goes with wicked stepmother | Example She grew up with a kind stepmother who treated her like a daughter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Who will look after your when she gets older?