grandfather

Meanings

• noun

  A male ancestor, usually the father of one's parent.

  - "My grandfather used to tell me stories about his childhood."
  - "She is visiting her grandfather in the nursing home."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
   
   
   
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5. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/
   
   
   
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6. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

grandchild , granddaughter , grandmother , grandson

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Synonyms

grandsire , highfather

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandfather
mother , leather , weather , seather

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Variants

List of all variants of grandfather that leads to same result
grandfather , grandfatherly , grandfathers , grandfathered , grandfathering , grandfather clock , grandfather clocks , grandfather's clock , grandfather clause , grandfather clauses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'gandfaeder', meaning 'father's father'.

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Trivia

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1. Grandfathers are often called 'pop', 'pa', or 'grampa'.

2. In some cultures, grandfathers are believed to have magical powers or to be able to communicate with spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. grandmother: A female ancestor, usually the mother of one's parent.

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Culture

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In many cultures, grandfathers hold a special place as the keepers of family history and tradition. They are often sources of wisdom and guidance.

How to Memorize "grandfather"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wise, older man with a white beard and glasses. Picture him sitting in a rocking chair, reading a book or telling stories.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of an older man, or with the feeling of being cared for and loved by a special person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym G-P-D: Grandfather, Parent, Dad.

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