grandfather — the father of one's father or mother
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the father of one's father or mother
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrænfɑːðər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather can still beat me at chess, even though he's 85!
- Grandfather always gives the best hugs and the best advice.
- Every Sunday, we have dinner at grandfather's house with the whole family.
grandfather
NOUN[/ˈɡrænfɑːðər/]
the father of one's father or mother
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrænfɑːðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrænfɑːðə/
🌳Etymology
Prefixgrand--
Rootfather
🎵Rhyme
fatherbotherrather
father
bother
rather
🔗Collocations
paternal grandfather
maternal grandfather
visit grandfather
grandfather's house
great-grandfather
grandfather clock
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather can still beat me at chess, even though he's 85!”
“Grandfather always gives the best hugs and the best advice.”
“Every Sunday, we have dinner at grandfather's house with the whole family.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather claims he invented the selfie back in 1960 with his camera.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
grandpagranddadgrandpapagramps
Antonyms
grandsongranddaughter
Related
grandmothergrandparentancestorelderpatriarch
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