🇬🇧🇪🇸 forefather - antepasado : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "forefather" ("antepasado"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A forefather is a person from an earlier generation in your family, typically one who lived many generations ago. Forefathers are often thought of as the founders or original members of a family, community, or nation.
My forefather wrote letters with a quill pen, and I can’t even write a text without autocorrect.
My teacher said we should honor our forefathers, so I gave a high-five to my grandpa.
If my forefather could see my handwriting, he’d probably disown me.
If my forefather saw me using a smartphone, he’d probably think I was a wizard.
I did a family tree project and discovered my forefather was a pirate—no wonder I love treasure hunts!
On the attic floor, Jonah held a faded coat his forefather had worn at sea. His grandmother smiled, pointing to a photo: the forefather with a steady hand, a forefather who taught courage, a forefather whose compass hung on the wall. Jonah put on the coat, felt the forefather's weight, and promised to keep the story.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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