gran

noun (gran, grans)

«gran» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Gran is a friendly, informal word for grandmother. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday family life children call their grandmother Gran, Granny, Grandma or Nan; in stories gran tells tales, bakes and looks after the children. Phrases: my gran, Gran's house, Gran and Grandad, visit Gran.

Examples

We are going to Gran's house for the weekend. tree →
My gran makes the best scones. tree →
Gran, can you read me a story? tree →
My gran is my mum's mum. tree →
Gran and Grandad live by the sea. tree →
I phoned Gran on her birthday. tree →

Note

Informal. Mostly British, Irish, Scottish, Australian and New Zealand English; American children more often say Grandma. Used as a name it takes a capital: «Hello, Gran». Your gran is your mother's or father's mother.

On Mova

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