noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:James is the stepbairn of his stepmother from her previous marriage.

Definition:A specific child who is the offspring of one’s spouse from a previous marriage.

From stepbairn of

Example:The new stepchild struggled to adjust to her stepfamily.

Definition:An informal synonym for stepbairn, referring to a child from a previous marriage that one is raising.

From stepchild

Example:Samantha had to deal with many stepbairns and half-siblings.

Definition:A relative from one's parent's side, but not from one's stepbairn's parent.

From half-sibling