upbringing

CEFRB1

/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The way a child is cared for and taught while growing up.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The raising or training of a child.

Examples

  • The children had the benefit of a good upbringing.

  • They differed with each other on the care and upbringing of their children.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The traits acquired during one's childhood training

More examples

In context

  • Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Her strict blank taught her to always say 'please' and 'thank you' when asking for something.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.