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My grandparents belong to an older generation.
What does Generation mean?
A generation is a group from the same age period or family stage.
Dictionary definition
A group of people born around the same time, one stage in a family line, or the act of producing something.
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Generation in a sentence
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Each generation may use different technology.
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A family tree can show one generation after another across many years.
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What does generation mean?
A generation can mean people born around the same time or one stage in a family line.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses generation correctly?
This sentence refers to family stages, such as grandparents, parents, and children.
Practice 3
Which phrase is closest in meaning to generation in a family context?
In a family tree, a generation is one stage in the family line.
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MeaningGeneration means A generation is a group from the same age period or family stage.
ExampleExample: My grandparents belong to an older generation.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jen · er · ay · shun
- Strongest beat
- ay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ay.
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Synonyms
Words like Generation
age groupA group of people around the same age.
peer groupPeople who are similar in age or stage of life.
family stageA helpful phrase when talking about parents, children, and grandparents.
Antonyms
Opposite words
individualOne person instead of a whole age group or family stage.
single personA contrast to a larger group of people.
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Word family
Generation word family
Base word
generation
noun
generations
More than one generation.
adjective
generational
Related to a generation.
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Hint for students
A generation is a group from the same age period or family stage.
Common mix-up
Generation is not the same as individual. Generation means a generation is a group from the same age period or family stage.
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