granddad

noun (a granddad, granddads; Granddad as a name)

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

Everyday

Granddad is a friendly, informal word for grandfather, the father of your mother or father. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories children call their grandfather Granddad, Grandad, Grandpa, Gramps or Pop. Family trees in school show granddads and grandmas. Stories often show a granddad telling stories, fishing, gardening or sharing wisdom. Use a capital letter when it is used as his name: «Hi, Granddad!»

Examples

My granddad taught me how to fish. tree →
We visited Granddad on Sunday and played cards. tree →
Granddad told us stories about when he was a boy. tree →
Both of my granddads live near the sea. tree →
Granddad grows tomatoes in his garden. tree →
I made a birthday card for my granddad. tree →

Note

Also spelled «grandad» (common in the UK) or «grand-dad». Capital G when used as a name or form of address; small g after «my». Your granddad's wife is your grandmother; you are his grandchild.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «granddad» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«granddad» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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