grandmother
A grandmother is the mother of a person's father or mother. She is a female ancestor who is two generations older than the person.
Exemplos
3 de 5My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.
Quiz rápido
My father's mother is my ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: grandmother
Exemplos
My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
everydayMy grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
formalThe legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
informalI love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
Sociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.
academicSociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.
The employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.
businessThe employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
teach your grandmother to suck eggs
to give advice to someone who is more experienced than you
grandmother clock
a pendulum clock that is shorter than a grandfather clock
grandmother's pride
something or someone a grandmother is very proud of
Frequentemente confundido com
A grandmother is a biological relative, while a godmother is a woman chosen to sponsor a child's baptism or upbringing.
Notas de uso
The word 'grandmother' is the formal term. In daily conversation, native speakers almost always use nicknames like 'grandma', 'granny', or 'nana'.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that 'grandmother' is a countable noun and requires an article like 'a' or 'the', or a possessive like 'my'.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Middle English 'grand-' (meaning great or large) and 'moder' (mother).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, the grandmother is seen as a central figure who passes down traditions, stories, and family recipes.
Quiz rápido
My father's mother is my ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: grandmother
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dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
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twin
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baby
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