grandfather of or to two children? [closed]
What do these mean?
- He's a grandfather of two.
- He's a grandfather to two.
Solution 1:
If the relationship is biological, it's "of":
"He's a grandfather of two." "She's the mother of triplets."
If the relationship is metaphorical, it's "to":
"Ralph is 'grandpa' to 75 inmates." "That dog is the mother to those ducklings."
If the relationship is created, it's either/or:
"He is the husband of/to four wives." "They are the adoptive parents of/to three siblings." US.