Meaning
The father of your mother or father. It is the friendly word for grandfather.
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Word origin
A shortened, friendly form of grandfather, from grand meaning one step older plus father.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- grandfather
- English cognates
- grandfather, grandma
Grammar
Examples
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"Grandpa" is the friendly word for grandfather.
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Used as a name, "Grandpa" takes a capital letter.
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"Grandpas" is the plural, meaning more than one grandpa.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 2: grandpa, nonsense, rat and 7 more words.