SISTER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) sister is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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 Antonym(s) Hyponym(s)