What does “sister” mean?
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nouna girl or woman who has the same parents as you
My sister is two years older than me.
Sister at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪstər/ · SIS-ter
How to use “sister” correctly
Say “older sister” or “big sister”, not “elder sister” in everyday US English.
Common phrases with “sister”
- older sister
- younger sister
- big sister
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
Word family
- sister-in-law
- stepsister
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