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grandfather

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    A father of someone's parent.

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

    (by extension) A male forefather.

  3. Meaning 3 · verb

    To be, or act as, a grandfather to.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “grandfather” when they mean: a father of someone's parent..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “grandfather” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “grandfather” in professional communication.”

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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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