stepmother
мачеха
father’s new wife
Learn stepmother with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
Learn this one early.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
stepmother with Russian translation
stepmother usage examples
Её мачеха научила её вязать шарф.
Her stepmother taught her how to knit a scarf.
Он позвонил своей мачехе, чтобы поблагодарить её за подарок.
He called his stepmother to thank her for the gift.
Learn by topic
stepmother belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stepmother synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The male counterpart of stepmother: a man married to one's parent who is not the biological father.
Her stepfather taught her how to drive.
A woman who cares for a child placed in foster care; a legal/temporary caregiving role distinct from stepmother.
The foster mother looked after the children while their parents were away.
A woman who is the child's legal mother through adoption; a different, legal-parent relationship from stepmother.
Her adoptive mother signed the school permission form.
A woman who is a man's second wife; may become a stepmother if her husband has children, but the term does not imply parental role.
His second wife moved in with him after the wedding.
A person legally responsible for a child (guardian/opiekun); may be a parent, step-parent, or unrelated caretaker — a legal role rather than specifically a stepmother.
After the accident, his aunt became his legal guardian.
What’s the difference
How is stepmother different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for stepmother
Questions about this word
stepmother meaning: what does it mean?
father’s new wife
stepmother pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stepmother is pronounced as /ə ˈstɛpmʌðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stepmother definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her stepmother taught her how to knit a scarf. Translation: Её мачеха научила её вязать шарф.
Is stepmother part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, stepmother (мачеха) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stepmother part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, stepmother (мачеха) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn stepmother in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.