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What is the difference between stepdad and stepfather?

stepdad | stepfather |

Stepfather is a synonym of stepdad.



As nouns the difference between stepdad and stepfather

is that stepdad is a stepfather, implying affection while stepfather is the husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father, especially following the divorce or death of the father.

stepdad

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (informal) A stepfather, implying affection.

    • See also

    *

    stepfather

    English

    Alternative forms

    * step-father

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father, especially following the divorce or death of the father.

    • Synonyms

    * stepdad * stepparent * co-father

    Related terms

    * stepaunt * stepbrother * stepchild * stepdaughter * stepfamily * stepfather-in-law * stepmother * stepnephew * stepniece * stepsister * stepson * stepuncle