Step-Grandmother

Pronunciation: /stɛpˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

Definitions of step-grandmother

noun a person's grandmother who is the stepmother of one of their parents

Example Sentences

A1 My step-grandmother is very kind.

A2 I visit my step-grandmother every summer.

B1 My step-grandmother taught me how to bake cookies.

B2 I have a close relationship with my step-grandmother.

C1 Despite not being blood-related, my step-grandmother has always been a significant figure in my life.

C2 My step-grandmother's wisdom and guidance have shaped me into the person I am today.

Examples of step-grandmother in a Sentence

formal My step-grandmother is a kind and generous woman who has always treated me like one of her own grandchildren.

informal I'm going to visit my step-grandma this weekend, she always bakes the best cookies.

slang My step-granny is the coolest, she's always up for a good time.

figurative In the family tree of my life, my step-grandmother is like a beautiful branch that adds more love and support.

Grammatical Forms of step-grandmother

• past tense: became
• plural: step-grandmothers
• comparative: more step-grandmotherly
• superlative: most step-grandmotherly
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: step-grandmother
• positive degree: step-grandmother
• infinitive: to be a step-grandmother
• gerund: being a step-grandmother
• participle: having been a step-grandmother

Origin and Evolution of step-grandmother

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'step-grandmother' is a compound word formed by combining the words 'step' and 'grandmother'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'step-grandmother' likely emerged as family structures became more complex, with remarriages and blended families becoming more common. The word evolved to accurately describe the relationship between a person's biological grandparent and their step-parent's parent.