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Orphan
01
a child whose parents have died
Examples
The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident.
The community rallied together to support the orphan, providing financial assistance and emotional support.
02
a young animal that has lost its mother
Examples
The wildlife center rescued an orphan fawn.
The orphan kitten needed bottle feeding.
03
the first line of a paragraph left alone at the bottom of a page or column
Examples
The editor adjusted the layout to avoid an orphan.
A single-line orphan disrupted the text flow.
04
a person or thing that is without care, guidance, or support
Examples
The abandoned building stood like an orphan in the city.
The new project felt like an orphan without guidance.
to orphan
01
to cause a child or young animal to lose one or both parents
Examples
The war orphaned thousands of children.
Disease orphaned several lambs in the flock.
Lexical Tree
orphanage
orphanhood
orphan
