Synonyms for

Grandfather

Verb / ˈgræˌndfɑ:ðɜ: / / ˈgræˌnfɑ:ðɜ: / Another word for grandfather — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a father of one's father or mother

Synonyms & similar words

granddad grandpa gramps grandad granddaddy granddad gramps papa pop elder patriarch ancestor forefather progenitor sire daddy father dada padre parent pa daddy-o old-timer

Synonyms by register

Informal

gramps grandpa pops old man

Literary

patriarch forebear

Antonyms

grandchild granddaughter grandson descendant offspring progeny

Common collocations

  • grandfather clock
  • grandfather clause
  • grandfather paradox
  • dear grandfather
  • loving grandfather
  • wise grandfather
  • my grandfather

Word family

noun grandfather

Usage note

While 'grandfather' is a specific familial term, it can also refer to a clause in law that exempts certain existing situations from new rules. It is not typically used as a verb.

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather loves to tell stories.
  2. I visit my grandfather every Sunday.
  3. My grandfather fought in World War II.
  4. Grandfather is very wise.
  5. I inherited my love of gardening from my grandfather.

Quotes

  • A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart. - Unknown
  • No cowboy was ever faster on the draw than a grandparent pulling a baby picture out of a wallet. - Unknown
  • Grandfathers are for loving and fixing things. - Unknown

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