CEFR A1

grandfather

noun

Meaning

The father of your mother or father.

Examples

My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
She visited her grandfather in the hospital.

Synonyms: grandpa, granddad, forebear

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grandfather (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

Definition

The father of your mother or father.

Examples

My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
She visited her grandfather in the hospital.
He inherited his grandfather's old watch.

Synonyms of grandfather

Words with a similar meaning to grandfather:

grandpa
granddad
forebear

Antonyms of grandfather

Words with the opposite meaning to grandfather:

granddaughter
grandson

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