/ˈɡrænfɑːðə/
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Meaning
The father of your mother or of your father.
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Word origin
From grand, meaning one step further up the family, plus father. English copied the pattern from French grand-pere.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- grand + father
- English cognates
- grandmother, grandchild
Grammar
Examples
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"Grandfather" is the full, more formal word for grandpa.
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"Grandfathers" is the plural form.
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The same person, many years earlier.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 1: grandfather, investigate, intend and 7 more words.