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I think the power of a grandchild is it taps an instinct that people later in life also have towards... the world of nonprofits or charities. They want to leave a better place.
David Eisenhower

Meaning of "grandchild" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANDCHILD

grandchild  [ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANDCHILD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grandchild is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRANDCHILD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Grandchild

In a family, a grandchild is a child's child: grandson is the child's son, a granddaughter is a child's daughter.

Definition of grandchild in the English dictionary

The definition of grandchild in the dictionary is the son or daughter of one's child.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANDCHILD


brainchild
ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld
child
tʃaɪld
childe
tʃaɪld
exiled
ˈeksaɪld
Fylde
faɪld
godchild
ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld
great-grandchild
ˌɡreɪtˈɡræntʃaɪld
man-child
ˈmænˌtʃaɪld
merchild
ˈmɜːˌtʃaɪld
mild
maɪld
moonchild
ˈmuːnˌtʃaɪld
Rothschild
ˈrɒθtʃaɪld
schoolchild
ˈskuːltʃaɪld
stepchild
ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld
tiled
ˈtaɪld
twichild
ˈtwaɪˌtʃaɪld
unchild
ʌnˈtʃaɪld
unfiled
ʌnˈfaɪld
wild
waɪld
Wilde
waɪld

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANDCHILD

grand vizier
grandad
grandad shirt
grandaddies
grandaddy
grandam
grandame
grandaunt
grandbaby
grandchildren
granddad
granddaughter
grande dame
Grande-Terre
grandee
grandeeship
grandeur
grandfather
grandfather clause

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANDCHILD

an overgrown child
Brunhild
Brynhild
Christ Child
exceptional child
feral child
foster child
get with child
inner child
Kriemhild
latchkey child
love child
Moon Child
only child
poster child
quick with child
school-age child
street child
wild child
with child

Synonyms and antonyms of grandchild in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grandchild» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANDCHILD

Find out the translation of grandchild to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grandchild from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grandchild» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

孙子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nieto
570 millions of speakers

English

grandchild
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَفيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

внук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

neto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petit-enfant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cucu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enkelkind
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Putu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cháu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெரக்குழந்தையும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नातू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

torun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nipote
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wnuk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

онук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nepot
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγγόνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kleinkind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barnbarn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barnebarn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grandchild

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDCHILD»

The term «grandchild» is very widely used and occupies the 15.164 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDCHILD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grandchild» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grandchild» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grandchild

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6 QUOTES WITH «GRANDCHILD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grandchild.
1
Dante Alighieri
Art, as far as it is able, follows nature, as a pupil imitates his master; thus your art must be, as it were, God's grandchild.
2
T. Berry Brazelton
A grandchild is a miracle, but a renewed relationship with your own children is even a greater one.
3
David Eisenhower
I think the power of a grandchild is it taps an instinct that people later in life also have towards... the world of nonprofits or charities. They want to leave a better place.
4
Abbas Kiarostami
Cinema gives you the opportunity to be both a grandparent and a grandchild whereas in life you cannot be both at the same time.
5
Laura Schlessinger
My mother isolated herself from all family and friends for some 20 years. And never met her grandchild, my son.
6
C. K. Williams
One becomes a grandfather and one sees the world a little differently. Certainly the world becomes a more vulnerable place when one has a grandchild, or now I have two. And I think that possibly there's some tenderness that came out of just time and age and being a parent and grandparent.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANDCHILD»

Discover the use of grandchild in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grandchild and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Memories for My Grandchild: A Keepsake to Remember
A Keepsake to Remember! 104 pages w/concealed wire-o binding.
Suzanne Zenkel, 2010
2
Memories for My Grandchild: A Journal
This keepsake makes it easy for grandparents to share the richness of their lives by drawing out recollections of travel, romance, family, friends, dreams and more.
Stephenson Decker, Annie Decker, Nicole Stephenson, 2004
3
For My Grandchild: A Grandmother's Gift of Memory
But that’s no surprise. Through the years, they have enjoyed many rich and wonderful experiences, and now it’s time to share them. This unique memory book gives a new generation of grandmothers a way to do just that.
Paige Gilchrist, Kristi Pfeffer, 2005
4
Grandmother's Grandchild: My Crow Indian Life
A memoir expresses the poverty, personal hardships, and prejudice of the author's life growing up as a second generation Crow Indian on a reservation, and the bond she formed with her grandmother, a medicine woman.
Alma Hogan Snell, Becky Matthews, 2001
5
The Grandmother Book: A Book About You for Your Grandchild
From early memories of her childhood, to the time she began her own family, to the present as she watches her family continue to grow, this valuable, prompted keepsake ensures that the thoughts, moments, events, images, and ideas that ...
Andy Hilford, 2008
6
101 Ways to Spoil Your Grandchild
Vicki Lansky's bestselling books include 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special, 101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You," 101 Ways to Be a Special Dad, 101 Ways to Be a Special Mom, and the Practical Parenting Series, which together have ...
Vicki Lansky, 1996
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Wonderful Ways to Love a Grandchild
Parenting expert Judy Ford gives practical tips for developing your identity as a grandparent and for ways to complement and not conflict with parents. A must-have for all grandparents.
Judy Ford, 2006
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From Your Grandfather: A Gift of Memory for My Grandchild
And of course, this essential volume has plenty of room to paste in precious photos and mementos.
‎2007
9
Your Special Grandchild: A Book for Grandparents of Children ...
' This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the grandparent of a child diagnosed with AS. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Grandchild is varied and engaging, and addresses questions ...
Josie Santomauro, 2009
10
Parenting the Custodial Grandchild: Implications For ...
This groundbreaking collection has targeted the essence of what occurs in the context of grandparents' efforts at parenting their grandchildren as well as the nature of these interactions.
Bert Hayslip, Jr. PhD, Patricia Kaminski PhD, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANDCHILD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grandchild is used in the context of the following news items.
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Great-grandma charged with striking child
Charges were filed Monday against a Lafayette woman accused of striking her 5-year-old great-grandchild with a belt last week. Wilma Allen ... «Journal and Courier, Jul 15»
2
Struggling with a teen's death, Columbiana is rallying around a …
"I have had a child pass away and a grandchild pass away. I know it's hard." Jim Strickland fought back tears as he held a green ribbon on Main ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
3
Anna Duggar Is Past Her Due Date, Compares Baby Bumps With …
New baby girl Duggar will be the fifth grandchild for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who have 19 kids of their own ranging in age from 5 to 27. «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Mandela gravesite will be opened to the public - grandchild
However, another grandchild, Ndaba Mandela did say it would still “take some time” as various processes would have to be followed. «News24, Jul 15»
5
Police Blotter: Atherton resident finds homeless person on porch …
Sequoia Avenue, 8:38 a.m. July 7 A resident who received a call from a person claiming that the resident's great-grandchild was in jail and ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
6
Ask Amy: Adopting a grandchild
Dear Amy: I adopted my grandson when he was 2 years old. Legally I realize this makes him my son and my two daughters are now his sisters. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Warn Your Parents And Grandparents About The Fake Grandchild
It seems like as soon as we warn the public about a nefarious phone scam, another slight variation sprouts up to vacuum more money from the ... «The Consumerist, Jul 15»
8
Tricare Help: Can adopted grandchild be covered?
A retiree on Tricare for Life asks if he adopts his teenage granddaughter, will she be able to use Tricare. Loading… Post to Facebook. Tricare ... «Military Times, Jul 15»
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VIDEO: Cork grandparents meet their grandchild for first time in …
VIDEO: Cork grandparents meet their grandchild for first time in surprise homecoming. PreviousNext. 07/07/2015 - 16:52:45Back to Discover Home. By Breda ... «BreakingNews.ie, Jul 15»
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Treat grandchild's mother kindly
However, that doesn't change the fact that the baby is your grandchild, and she is your grandchild's mother. Treat her with kindness. «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»

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