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Son

UK /["/sʌn/"]/ US /["/sʌn/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a person’s male child

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In simple words: A male child.

Examples

• My son just graduated from high school.
• He is a good son who helps his parents every day.
• As a son, he feels a lot of responsibility to succeed.
• The character in the movie is a son who fights for his family.
• Every child wants to be a good son to their parents.

Usage notes

Used in familial contexts. Appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Not commonly used when referring to a daughter or child in general.

Grammar pattern

noun + 'son'

Memory hint

Think of 'son' as 's-o-n', like 's' for son and 'o' for offspring.

Collocations

• baby
• newborn
• infant
• have
• bear
• give birth to
• grow up

Synonyms

• child
• boy
• male offspring
• descendant

Antonyms

• daughter
• mother

Common mistakes

• Using 'son' to refer to adult males, not just children.
• Confusing with 'sun', which refers to the star.
• Assuming it's gender-neutral when it specifically refers to males.