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ANCESTORS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ancestors.

Ancestors - as a noun

Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedentascendantascendentroot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relationrelative
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
descendant

Ancestors - as a verb

To be an ancestor of.

Example Sentences

"My ancestors emigrated from Ireland to the United States."
"I feel a deep connection to my Native American ancestors."
"The ancient Egyptians believed in honoring their ancestors."
"Through my genealogical research, I discovered my Swedish ancestors."
"My ancestors were farmers who worked the land for generations."
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Word Game Points

Is ANCESTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ancestors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANCESTORS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ANCESTORS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ancestors is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANCESTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ANCESTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ancestors is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANCESTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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