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Sister

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɪstə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɪstər/"]/

Meaning of Sister

a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as another person

In simple words: A female sibling.

Sister in a sentence

• My sister loves to play the piano.
• She is my younger sister and we are very close.
• I went to the store with my sister yesterday.
• My sister is a great chef and loves to cook for us.
• They say that sisters often share a special bond.

How to use Sister

Use 'sister' in everyday conversations when referring to female siblings. It is generally informal and suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal academic writing.

Grammar pattern

sister + (of someone)

Memory hint

Think of 'sister' as 'Si-ster' — picture a sister smiling at you.

Related words

Collocations with Sister

• big
• elder
• older
• brothers and sisters
• brothers or sisters
• like sisters

Synonyms for Sister

• sibling
• female sibling
• blood sister

Opposites of Sister

• brother

Common mistakes with Sister

• Confused with 'sister-in-law' when referring to a brother's wife.
• Using 'sisters' when speaking about one sister.
• Mispronouncing it as 'sista' in formal settings.

Frequently asked questions about Sister

What does Sister mean?

A female sibling.

What is the definition of Sister?

a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as another person

How do you use Sister in a sentence?

My sister loves to play the piano.

Can you give another example of Sister?

She is my younger sister and we are very close.

What are synonyms for Sister?

Common alternatives include sibling, female sibling, blood sister.

What is the opposite of Sister?

Opposite meanings include brother.

What words go with Sister?

It commonly pairs with big, elder, older, brothers and sisters, brothers or sisters, like sisters.

What are common mistakes when using Sister?

Confused with 'sister-in-law' when referring to a brother's wife. Using 'sisters' when speaking about one sister. Mispronouncing it as 'sista' in formal settings.

How do you pronounce Sister?

US: /["/ˈsɪstər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪstə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sister?

Use 'sister' in everyday conversations when referring to female siblings. It is generally informal and suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal academic writing.

What CEFR level is Sister?

"Sister" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.