grandfather

Everyday

1. A grandfather is the father of your mother or your father. Most people have 2 grandfathers. tree →
2. A grandfather clock is a tall clock that stands on the floor. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a person in age problems or gift stories; his age is compared with the grandchildren's (difference or «times as old»). In family trees in school: grandfather, grandmother, grandparents. Everyday life: children call him Grandpa, Granddad, Grandad or Pop. In stories: a wise or kind old man who tells tales. Phrases: my grandfather, great-grandfather, grandfather clock.

Examples

• Grandfather is 70 and Tom is 10. How much older is he? tree →
• Grandfather gave each child 5 dollars. tree →
• Grandfather is 7 times as old as Ann. tree →
• He has 2 grandfathers. tree →
• My grandfather taught me how to fish. tree →
• We visit my grandfather on the farm every summer. tree →
• Grandfather told us stories about when he was a boy. tree →
• The grandfather clock in the hall chimes every hour. tree →
• My great-grandfather was my grandfather's father. tree →
• "What must I do then, grandfather?" tree →

Note

Informal names: grandpa, granddad, grandad, gramps, pop. A «great-grandfather» is a grandfather's father. A person of the story; often in age comparisons (difference or times as old). Trap: the age difference stays the same over the years, but «times as old» changes.