Father and son.

Meaning: This means the male parent and his male child. It shows a close family connection between two people.

Choice of Words: Father is a noun referring to the male parent of a child. Son is a noun referring to the male offspring of human parents. They are used together to indicate a family relationship.

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Father and child

Meaning: This means a man who has a child, and the child could be a boy or a girl.

Choice of Words: The word "father" refers to the male parent of a child. The word "child" refers to any offspring of a parent, regardless of gender. When you put them together, "father and child" means a male parent and his child.

Dad and boy

Meaning: This means a man who has a young son.

Choice of Words: The word "dad" is a more informal way to refer to a father. The word "boy" refers to a young male child. When you put them together, "dad and boy" means a father and his young male child.

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