forebear
/ˈfɔːrber/
fore · bear
ˈfɔːr · ber
English Definition
n. an ancestor
Significado en Español
antepasado, ancestro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tổ tiên, ông bà
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “forebear”:
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A
heir
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B
offspring
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C
descendant
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D
ancestor
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D — ancestor.
“forebear” means n. an ancestor
Common questions about “forebear”
What does “forebear” mean?
forebear — n. an ancestor. In Chinese: 祖先.
How do you pronounce “forebear”?
forebear is pronounced /ˈfɔːrber/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fore · bear.
Is “forebear” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. forebear appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
