Grandfather

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

Definitions of grandfather

noun a male parent of one's father or mother

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is very old.

A2 I like spending time with my grandfather.

B1 My grandfather used to tell me stories about his childhood.

B2 My grandfather served in the military during World War II.

C1 My grandfather has always been a source of wisdom and guidance for our family.

C2 My grandfather's legacy of hard work and perseverance continues to inspire me every day.

Examples of grandfather in a Sentence

formal My grandfather passed away last year after a long battle with illness.

informal I always love hearing stories from my grandfather about his younger days.

slang My grandfather is such a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making us laugh.

figurative The old oak tree in our backyard is like a grandfather, standing tall and strong for generations.

Grammatical Forms of grandfather

• past tense: grandfathered
• plural: grandfathers
• comparative: more grandfatherly
• superlative: most grandfatherly
• present tense: grandfathers
• future tense: will grandfather
• perfect tense: has grandfathered
• continuous tense: is grandfathering
• singular: grandfather
• positive degree: grandfather
• infinitive: to grandfather
• gerund: grandfathering
• participle: grandfathered

Origin and Evolution of grandfather

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grandfather' originated from the combination of the Old French word 'grant' meaning 'great' or 'big', and the Middle English word 'fader' meaning 'father'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person's father's father, the term 'grandfather' has evolved to also encompass the concept of a respected elder or ancestor within a family.