grandfather
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A father of someone's parent.
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Meaning 2 · noun
(by extension) A male forefather.
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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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