Forebears

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˌbɪrz/

Definitions of forebears

noun ancestors or predecessors in a family or lineage

Example Sentences

A1 My forebears came from a small village in the countryside.

A2 I have heard stories about my forebears and their struggles during the war.

B1 It is important to remember the traditions passed down by our forebears.

B2 The values instilled by our forebears continue to shape our family today.

C1 Researching my forebears has helped me understand my family history better.

C2 The legacy left by my forebears is something I am proud to carry on.

Examples of forebears in a Sentence

formal My forebears immigrated to this country in the early 1900s.

informal I heard stories about my forebears from my grandparents.

slang I'm proud of my forebears for paving the way for our family.

figurative The traditions passed down from my forebears continue to shape my identity.

Grammatical Forms of forebears

• past tense: forebore
• plural: forebears
• comparative: more forebear
• superlative: most forebear
• present tense: forebear
• future tense: will forebear
• perfect tense: have foreborne
• continuous tense: is forebearing
• singular: forebear
• positive degree: forebear
• infinitive: to forebear
• gerund: forebearing
• participle: foreborne

Origin and Evolution of forebears

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forebears' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'bears' meaning 'to bear or carry'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forebears' has come to be commonly used to refer to one's ancestors or predecessors, highlighting a sense of lineage and heritage.