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Sex

🇬🇧 UK /["/seks/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/seks/"]/

Meaning of Sex

the state of being male or female

In simple words: The biological difference between male and female, or a term for sexual activity.

Sex in a sentence

• Many animals display different behaviors during sex.
• Sex education is important to help young people understand their bodies.
• In many cultures, the act of sex is considered sacred.
• The film explores the theme of love and sex in modern relationships.
• Some people identify as having a different sex than the one assigned at birth.
• Sex can be a complex topic due to societal norms and personal beliefs.
• The difference in sex roles can vary significantly across cultures.
• Sex appeal is often used in advertising to attract customers.

How to use Sex

The word can refer to biological characteristics or sexual activities. In formal contexts, it often refers to biological differences, while in informal contexts, it may refer to sexual activity. Be cautious using it in sensitive discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sex' as 'two sides of a coin' – male and female.

Related words

Collocations with Sex

• female
• male
• opposite
• determine
• change
• be attracted to
• change
• equality
• discrimination
• between the sexes
• the battle of the sexes
• equality between the sexes
• equality of the sexes
• female
• male
• opposite
• determine
• change
• be attracted to
• change
• equality
• discrimination
• between the sexes
• the battle of the sexes
• equality between the sexes
• equality of the sexes
• anal
• oral
• penetrative
• engage in
• have
• consent to
• life
• drive
• urge
• sex between
• sex with
• sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll
• sex and violence
• sex outside of marriage

Synonyms for Sex

• gender
• sexual intercourse
• coitus
• mating
• procreation

Opposites of Sex

• chastity
• abstinence

Common mistakes with Sex

• Confused with 'gender', which refers to social roles, not biological differences.
• Using it in formal writing where more specific language is needed.
• Overgeneralizing it to only mean sexual activity, ignoring its biological meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Sex

What does Sex mean?

The biological difference between male and female, or a term for sexual activity.

What is the definition of Sex?

the state of being male or female

How do you use Sex in a sentence?

Many animals display different behaviors during sex.

Can you give another example of Sex?

Sex education is important to help young people understand their bodies.

What are synonyms for Sex?

Common alternatives include gender, sexual intercourse, coitus, mating, procreation.

What is the opposite of Sex?

Opposite meanings include chastity, abstinence.

What words go with Sex?

It commonly pairs with female, male, opposite, determine, change, be attracted to, change, equality, discrimination, between the sexes, the battle of the sexes, equality between the sexes, equality of the sexes, female, male, opposite, determine, change, be attracted to, change, equality, discrimination, between the sexes, the battle of the sexes, equality between the sexes, equality of the sexes, anal, oral, penetrative, engage in, have, consent to, life, drive, urge, sex between, sex with, sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, sex and violence, sex outside of marriage.

What are common mistakes when using Sex?

Confused with 'gender', which refers to social roles, not biological differences. Using it in formal writing where more specific language is needed. Overgeneralizing it to only mean sexual activity, ignoring its biological meaning.

How do you pronounce Sex?

US: /["/seks/"]/, UK: /["/seks/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sex?

The word can refer to biological characteristics or sexual activities. In formal contexts, it often refers to biological differences, while in informal contexts, it may refer to sexual activity. Be cautious using it in sensitive discussions.

What CEFR level is Sex?

"Sex" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.