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Ylhsu Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Offspring

Hi all,

Does the word "offspring" only refer to "child/children"? Can it also refer to "grandchild/grandchildren"? Thanks for your kindly help!

YL
  

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I've only ever heard it used for children. You could say descendants for grandchildren.

  • I've only ever heard it used for children.
  • You could say descendants for grandchildren.
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I've only ever heard it used for children. You could say descendants for grandchildren.
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Oh, I see. Thank you Varpor!
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Sorry, thank you Vorpar.... Emotion: stick out tongue

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