Progeny

Synonyms of progeny

• heirs
• offspring
• descendants

Antonyms of progeny

• parent
• ancestor
• forebear

Collocations of progeny

offspring

Frequency: 80 %

The lioness fiercely protected her offspring from any danger.

descendants

Frequency: 70 %

The royal family's descendants continue to uphold their traditions.

heirs

Frequency: 60 %

The wealthy businessman's heirs inherited his vast fortune.

progenitor

Frequency: 50 %

The scientist is considered the progenitor of modern genetics.

successors

Frequency: 45 %

The retiring CEO has already chosen her successors to lead the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for progeny

• Phrase: the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
  Meaning: implies that children often exhibit similar traits or characteristics as their parents
  Usage: It was no surprise that she excelled in music, as the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in her musical family.