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Son

🇬🇧 UK /["/sʌn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sʌn/"]/

Meaning of Son

a person’s male child

In simple words: A male child.

Son in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Son

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.

Related words

Collocations with Son

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

Synonyms for Son

• child
• boy
• male offspring
• descendant

Opposites of Son

• daughter
• mother

Common mistakes with Son

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Son

What does Son mean?

A male child.

What is the definition of Son?

a person’s male child

How do you use Son in a sentence?

My son just graduated from high school.

Can you give another example of Son?

He is a good son who helps his parents every day.

What are synonyms for Son?

Common alternatives include child, boy, male offspring, descendant.

What is the opposite of Son?

Opposite meanings include daughter, mother.

What words go with Son?

It commonly pairs with baby, newborn, infant, have, bear, give birth to, grow up.

What are common mistakes when using Son?

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.

How do you pronounce Son?

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

When should I use Son?

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

What CEFR level is Son?

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