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offspring

The word “offspring” has 2 syllables: off-spring

It's pronounced as /ˈɔf.sprɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for offspring?

In the thesaurus, “offspring” has 34 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offspring along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offspring

Antonyms for offspring

  • ancestor
  • antecedent
  • cause
  • father
  • forbear
  • forebear
  • forebearer
  • forefather
  • grandfather
  • origin
  • parent
  • primogenitor
  • progenitor
  • source

Meanings of offspring

  • noun
    1. A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children.
    2. All of a person's descendants, including further generations.
    3. An animal or plant's progeny or young.
    4. Anything produced; the result of an entity's efforts.
    5. A process launched by another process.

Example Sentences

  • The mother bird fed her offspring in the nest.
  • Scientists studied the traits passed down to the offspring.
  • The lion fiercely protected its offspring from predators.
  • His artistic talent was inherited by his offspring.
  • The farm animals' offspring were kept in a separate enclosure.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offspring, such as: ancestor, antecedent, baby, bambino, brood, cause, child.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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