How to Use "Grandfather" with Example Sentences

grandfather (n): the father of your mother or father

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Used with adjectives:

"Her paternal grandfather served in World War II."
(paternal, maternal)

"He tries to be a doting grandfather."
(doting)

"I have a stubborn grandfather."
(stubborn, strict, stern, loving, caring)

Used with verbs:

"My grandfather lived through World War I."
(lived through, survived, fought in)

"My grandfather tells many war stories."
(tells, remembers, recalls)

"My grandfather passed away many years ago."
(passed away, died)

Example sentences:

"How old is your grandfather?"

"My grandfather is getting old."

"My grandfather doesn't remember things well anymore."

"He is my grandfather on my father's side."

"My grandfather is 90 years old."