grandmother

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who is a mother or father of one's parent.

  - "My grandmother raised me when I was young."
  - "My grandmother's apple pie is famous in our family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

grandchild , granddaughter , grandson , grandfather

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandmother
mother , other , brother

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Variants

List of all variants of grandmother that leads to same result
grandmother , grandmotherly , grandmothers

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Etymology

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The word 'grandmother' comes from the Old English 'gremian' meaning 'to cradle' or 'nurse'.

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Trivia

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1. Grandmothers are often depicted as having a strong bond with their grandchildren.

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

3. The oldest known grandmother in history was Ming the Merciless, who was reportedly 1,156 years old.

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Related Concepts

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1. grandfather: A man who is a parent of one's parent.

2. granddaughter: A female grandchild.

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Culture

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In many cultures, grandmothers are revered for their wisdom, experience, and nurturing abilities. They often play a significant role in passing down family traditions and stories.

How to Memorize "grandmother"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a kind, loving woman with wrinkles, glasses, and a warm smile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grandmother' with warmth, love, and caring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Gardener's Grandma' to remember the meaning of 'grandmother'.

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