CEFR B2

forebear

noun

Meaning

An ancestor, especially a direct lineal ancestor.

Examples

My forebears came from Ireland.
She traced her forebears back to the 17th century.

Synonyms: ancestor, progenitor, forefather

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forebear (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌber/

Definition

An ancestor, especially a direct lineal ancestor.

Examples

My forebears came from Ireland.
She traced her forebears back to the 17th century.
He felt a connection to his forebears through the family traditions.

Synonyms of forebear

Words with a similar meaning to forebear:

ancestor
progenitor
forefather

Antonyms of forebear

Words with the opposite meaning to forebear:

descendant
posterity

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