what does sister mean?
SISTER as NOUN
- Meaning
- sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
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Hypernyms(s) sister is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group
Usage Example(s)
- none of her sisters would betray her
Hypernyms(s) sister is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
- Meaning
- (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)
Usage Example(s)
- the Sisters taught her to love God
Hypernyms(s) Sister is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a female person who has the same parents as another person
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- my sister married a musician
Hypernyms(s) sister is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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