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Explore Gramps through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like grandfather or granddad. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Gramps in a sentence

Gramps meaning

  1. Grandpa, grandfather.
  2. Old man.

Synonyms of Gramps

grandfather granddad grandad granddaddy grandpa grandparent

Related words

Other words often associated with Gramps or its synonyms:

forbear forebear

Using Gramps

  • The main meaning on this page is: Grandpa, grandfather. | Old man.
  • Useful related words include: grandfather, granddad, grandad, granddaddy.
  • In the example corpus, gramps often appears in combinations such as: gramps and, gramps is, the gramps.

Context around Gramps

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 6 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 13 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

cherished 1× great 1× grandad 1× donuts 1× states 1× relax 1× dad 1× gene 1× software 1×

Often after:

kincorth 1× wednesday 1× bub 1× lewis 1×

Sentence patterns with Gramps

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and great gramps of avaleigh 1× as dad gramps bub papa 1× at the gramps kincorth aberdeen 1× bingo at gramps wednesday night 1× for my gramps and dad 1× gramps is a 1× granny or gramps all of 1× john cherished gramps of erin 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

beloved husband of 2× bingo at gramps 1× gramps is a 1× he was lovingly 1× he was preceded 1× in addition it 1×

Common sentence endings:

a television show 1× and great grandad 1× and wild bill 1× funniest drag performers 1× gramps kincorth aberdeen 1× hefty 13 pounds 1×

Words around Gramps

Just before it in the word index:

grampound 2 grampians 8 grampian 90 grampa 12 gramoxone 2 gramophones 4

Just after it in the word index:

grampus 10 grampy 5 grams 540 gramsci 45 gramscian 2 gran 224

Similar in corpus frequency:

aat 18 abhorrence 18 abms 18 absolutes 18 absorbance 18 abule 18

Corpus analysis for Gramps

  • In this selection, "gramps" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, cherished, great, grandad, kincorth, wednesday and bub stand out and add context to how "gramps" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and great gramps of avaleigh and as dad gramps bub papa. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "gramps" sits close to words such as aat, abhorrence and abms, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with gramps

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Relax, gramps, it’s a television show. (7 words)

Software GRAMPS is an example of genealogy software. (8 words)

Speaking of donuts, Gramps in downtown Owensboro is known for them. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

These tiny little houses, about 500 square feet or so, usually fit into the space of a typical detached garage and provide Granny, or Gramps, all of the privacy of living on their own, but with family and grandchildren only a literal stone's throw away. (46 words)

Beloved husband of Janice, loving father of Leigh and John, cherished gramps of Erin and Anya and great-gramps of Avaleigh, much loved father-in-law of Sian-Marie, dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. (37 words)

I was a fortunate child and grandchild, for my gramps and dad survived war zone service in the First World War and Second World War respectively, and as such were integral to who I am today. (36 words)

Example sentences (13)

Beloved husband of Janice, loving father of Leigh and John, cherished gramps of Erin and Anya and great-gramps of Avaleigh, much loved father-in-law of Sian-Marie, dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Beloved Husband of the late Glenice, much loved Dad of Kelvin & Jane, Colin & Karyn, a loving Grandad (Gramps) and Great Grandad.

Speaking of donuts, Gramps in downtown Owensboro is known for them.

Gramps is a Terrier X, 10 years young and a hefty 13 pounds.

In addition, it is definitely reflected in this song,” states Gramps.

Relax, gramps, it’s a television show.

A 16 y/o boy has been arrested, charged re 2 fires at the Gramps, Kincorth, Aberdeen.

I was a fortunate child and grandchild, for my gramps and dad survived war zone service in the First World War and Second World War respectively, and as such were integral to who I am today.

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Bingo at Gramps Wednesday night is a weekly highlight in the Magic City, especially when it's with one of the city's funniest drag performers.

He was lovingly known as Dad, Gramps, Bub, Papa and Wild Bill.

These tiny little houses, about 500 square feet or so, usually fit into the space of a typical detached garage and provide Granny, or Gramps, all of the privacy of living on their own, but with family and grandchildren only a literal stone's throw away.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Delma G. Lastinger and Valdese Stanfield Lastinger Lewis, Gene “Gramps” Lewis, his paternal grandparents, Marvin E. and Lera Herrin Barber.

Software GRAMPS is an example of genealogy software.

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Common combinations with gramps

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "gramps" in a sentence?
An example: "Beloved husband of Janice, loving father of Leigh and John, cherished gramps of Erin and Anya and great-gramps of Avaleigh, much loved father-in-law of Sian-Marie, dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "gramps" from authentic English texts.
What does "gramps" mean?
Gramps means: Grandpa, grandfather.
What are synonyms of "gramps"?
Common synonyms of "gramps" include: grandfather, granddad, grandad, granddaddy, grandpa, grandparent.
How many example sentences with "gramps" are there?
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