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Since the new film has been out, I'm doing quite a lot but then in July I will start doing things at home. I have to fix the house up, see the grandchildren and such.
Jeremy Bulloch

Meaning of "grandchildren" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANDCHILDREN

grandchildren  [ˈɡræntʃɪldrən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANDCHILDREN

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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grandchildren 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 GRANDCHILDREN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grandchildren

Family

In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence/shared consumption. Members of the immediate family may include a spouse, parent, brother and sister, and son and daughter. Members of the extended family may include grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew and niece, or sibling-in-law. In most societies the family is the principal institution for the socialization of children. As the basic unit for raising children, anthropologists most generally classify family organization as matrifocal; conjugal; avuncular; or extended family in which parents and children co-reside with other members of one parent's family. As a unit of socialization, the family is the object of analysis for anthropologists and sociologists of the family. Sexual relations among the members are regulated by rules concerning incest such as the incest taboo. "Family" is used metaphorically to create more inclusive categories such as community, nationhood, global village and humanism. Genealogy is a field which aims to trace family lineages through history. Family is also an important economic unit studied in family economics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANDCHILDREN


caldron
ˈkɔːldrən
cauldron
ˈkɔːldrən
chaldron
ˈtʃɔːldrən
children
ˈtʃɪldrən
dodecahedron
ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdrən
godchildren
ˈɡɒdˌtʃɪldrən
great-grandchildren
ˌɡreɪtˈɡræntʃɪldrən
icosahedral
ˌaɪkəsəˈhiːdrən
icosahedron
ˌaɪkəsəˈhiːdrən
Kidron
ˈkiːdrən
moonchildren
ˈmuːnˌtʃɪldrən
octahedron
ˌɒktəˈhiːdrən
pauldron
ˈpɔːldrən
polyhedron
ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən
rhododendron
ˌrəʊdəˈdɛndrən
schoolchildren
ˈskuːlˌtʃɪldrən
squadron
ˈskwɒdrən
stepchildren
ˈstɛpˌtʃɪldrən
tetrahedron
ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrən
twichildren
ˈtwaɪˌtʃɪldrən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANDCHILDREN

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANDCHILDREN

Algren
barren
brainchildren
bredren
brethren
Church of the Brethren
flower children
Herren
Karen
Lauren
Loren
Mirren
Nichiren
school-age children
siren
the Burren
Van Buren
Viren
warren
wren

Synonyms and antonyms of grandchildren in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grandchildren» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANDCHILDREN

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

Translator English - Chinese

孙子女
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nietos
570 millions of speakers

English

grandchildren
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोते
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أَحْفاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

внуки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

netos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাতি নাতনিদের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petits-enfants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cucu-cucu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enkelkinder
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

các cháu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேரப்பிள்ளைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नातवंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

torunlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nipoti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wnuki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

онуки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nepoți
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγγόνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kleinkinders
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 grandchildren

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDCHILDREN»

The term «grandchildren» is very widely used and occupies the 4.867 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDCHILDREN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grandchildren» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grandchildren» 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 grandchildren

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRANDCHILDREN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grandchildren.
1
Isabel Allende
I am happier when I love than when I am loved. I adore my husband, my son, my grandchildren, my mother, my dog, and frankly, I don't know if they even like me. But who cares? Loving them is my joy.
2
Isabel Allende
I can't control life for my grandchildren, so how could I control a story? Sometimes I try to force something, and after working and working on that chapter, I realise that I am swimming against the current. I will never get there. So I have to let go of whatever previous idea I had about it and let the characters decide.
3
Sparky Anderson
The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 1989, I'll tell them I had amnesia.
4
David Attenborough
The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?
5
Kylie Bax
I want my children and grandchildren to see what I look like now.
6
Warren Beatty
Being here allows me to make the case that not all aging, narcissistic movie actors whose children could be mistaken for their grandchildren necessarily act with the same motivation.
7
Tony Benn
Someone comes every morning at nine o'clock to see if I am still alive. I do get lonely, yes, but I have the children who come and see me. I see all my children every week, and there are the grandchildren, too.
8
Paul D. Boyer
If our society continues to support basic research on how living organisms function, it is likely that my great grandchildren will be spared the agony of losing family members to most types of cancer.
9
Jeremy Bulloch
Since the new film has been out, I'm doing quite a lot but then in July I will start doing things at home. I have to fix the house up, see the grandchildren and such.
10
Michael Caine
My wife, my daughters, even my grandchildren are funny. You've got to keep a sense of humor because anger destroys you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANDCHILDREN»

Discover the use of grandchildren in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grandchildren and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Grandchildren of alcoholics: another generation of co-dependency
Explains the concept of co-dependency, describes common characteristics of the grandchildren of alcoholics and their families, and offers advice on treatment and the changing of family patterns
Ann W. Smith, 1988
2
Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth about the Coming ...
An urgent and provocative call to action from the world's leading climate scientist.
James Hansen, 2011
3
Grandparents, Grandchildren: The Vital Connection
In an age when mounting economic and social pressures make it increasingly easier to split a family than to sustain one, the authors alert us to a forgotten source of family strength, the power of grandparents to enrich the lives as a whole ...
Arthur Kornhaber, Kenneth L. Woodward
4
Things the Grandchildren Should Know
An acclaimed indie rocker from the Eels discusses his turbulent upbringing outside of the sphere of his absent acclaimed physicist father, the tragic losses of his family members, and his efforts to forge a career in the alternative music ...
Mark Oliver Everett, 2009
5
Visiting Grandchildren: Economic Development in the Maritimes
Visiting Grandchildren looks to history, accidents of geography, and to the workings of national political and administrative institutions to explain the relative underdevelopment of the Maritime provinces.
Donald J. Savoie, 2006
6
Empowering Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Training ...
" This manual is a 14-session workshop designed to help grandparents who are raising their grandchildren alone.
Carole B. Cox, 2000
7
Adventures of My Grandchildren
Four delightful stories make up this children's book, each one based upon a woman's grandchildren and each one filled with exciting adventures, faraway places and authentic characters.
Oma, 2009
8
Grandma's Wish: A Keepsake Book for All Grandchildren
Grandma's Wish is a beautiful expression of a grandmother's love to give to grandchildren as a keepsake book. This book can be cherished through the years as it is read over and over.
Janice McCurry, 2008
9
Climate Change: What It Means for Us, Our Children, and Our ...
An updated and accessible account of what science knows about climate change, incorporating the latest scientific findings and policy initiatives.
Joseph F.C. DiMento, Pamela Doughman, 2014
10
Letters To My Grandchildren
Tony Benn. LETTERS TO MY GRANDCHILDREN a» arrow book> 2 4 6 8 IO 9 75 3 1 Copyright Tony Benn.
Tony Benn, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANDCHILDREN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grandchildren is used in the context of the following news items.
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Grandparents can provide guidance, support to grandchildren facing …
Recognize your grandchildren's positive behavior by letting them know when they are “being good” or their behavior is acceptable. «Scranton Times-Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Rising trend of grandparents raising grandchildren.
Parts of South 15th and Sylvanie streets were closed Saturday afternoon after three people barricaded themselves inside an apartment. «News-Press Now, Jul 15»
3
Snow cone not needed when watching grandchildren play
When our kids were little, I loved to watch them ride the carousel at the fair or splash around in the kiddie pool. However, I discovered it was ... «Norfolk Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Thieves steal dying man's final gifts to his grandchildren adding to …
A dying leukaemia patient's final gifts to his grandchildren – Mercedes 4x4 electric play cars worth £500 each – have been stolen. Gary Piper ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton Talk About …
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton poked fun about ageing and traded stories about their grandchildren during a public ... «Latin Post, Jul 15»
6
DFS worker struggled to keep own grandchildren in safe environment
Jody Holt, left, a former supervisor with the Department of Family Services, and her son Josh Holt appear in Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
7
Devastated grandparents banned from visiting grandchildren in …
Grandparents Joe and Kath Denny feared they would never see their family again after immigration officers told them they had overstayed their ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Grandparents raising grandchildren seek support
Increasing numbers of Invercargill grandparents who are raising their grandchildren are joining a support group as they get isolated from their ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
9
Plains woman teaches grandchildren to give back
Karen Bearden is a grandmother who lives in the small town of Plains. Her sense of pride comes from her two grandchildren, 6-year-old Riley and 4-year-old ... «KCBD-TV, Jul 15»
10
Camper was about to roast marshmallows with grandchildren when …
One moment Glenn Martin was waiting to roast marshmallows with his grandchildren by a campfire and the next he was fatally struck by an ... «The Denver Channel, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Grandchildren [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/grandchildren>. May 2024 ».
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