Forebears

Synonyms of forebears

• ancestors
• forefathers
• predecessors

Antonyms of forebears

• descendants
• successors

Collocations of forebears

ancestors

Frequency: 80 %

Our forebears passed down these traditions from our ancestors.

heritage

Frequency: 70 %

She was proud of her forebears' heritage.

legacy

Frequency: 65 %

The forebears left behind a lasting legacy for future generations.

lineage

Frequency: 60 %

The family's lineage can be traced back to our forebears.

roots

Frequency: 50 %

She wanted to explore her forebears' roots in the old country.

Idiomatic Expressions for forebears

• Phrase: Standing on the shoulders of our forebears
  Meaning: Benefiting from the achievements and progress made by those who came before us.
  Usage: We are able to achieve great things today because we are standing on the shoulders of our forebears.