What does “son” mean?
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nouna person’s male child
Their son is studying in Chicago.
Son at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /sʌn/ · SUN
How to use “son” correctly
“Son” and “sun” sound exactly the same.
Common phrases with “son”
- only son
- eldest son
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
Word family
- son-in-law
- stepson
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