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Stepfather vs Stepgrandfather - What's the difference?

stepfather | stepgrandfather |

As nouns the difference between stepfather and stepgrandfather

is that stepfather is the husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father, especially following the divorce or death of the father while stepgrandfather is the stepfather of one's mother or father.

stepfather

English

Alternative forms

* step-father

Noun

(en noun)
  • The husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father, especially following the divorce or death of the father.

    • Synonyms

    * stepdad * stepparent * co-father

    Related terms

    * stepaunt * stepbrother * stepchild * stepdaughter * stepfamily * stepfather-in-law * stepmother * stepnephew * stepniece * stepsister * stepson * stepuncle

    stepgrandfather

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The stepfather of one's mother or father.
  • The father of one's stepmother or stepfather.

    • Related terms

    * stepgrandmother