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sister

/ˈsɪstər/

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

Exemplos

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1

My younger sister is starting school today.

My younger sister is starting school today.

2

The applicant mentioned she has a sister living in the city.

The applicant mentioned she has a sister living in the city.

3

Hey, is your sister coming to the party tonight?

Hey, is your sister coming to the party tonight?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sister
Advérbio
sisterly
Adjetivo
sisterly
Relacionado
sisterhood
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in Sister standing for 'Same parents' and 'She'.

Quiz rápido

I have one brother and one ______, so there are three children in my family.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sister

Exemplos

1

My younger sister is starting school today.

everyday

My younger sister is starting school today.

2

The applicant mentioned she has a sister living in the city.

formal

The applicant mentioned she has a sister living in the city.

3

Hey, is your sister coming to the party tonight?

informal

Hey, is your sister coming to the party tonight?

4

The study compared the developmental milestones of sisters within the same household.

academic

The study compared the developmental milestones of sisters within the same household.

5

We are a sister company to the main corporation based in London.

business

We are a sister company to the main corporation based in London.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sister
Advérbio
sisterly
Adjetivo
sisterly
Relacionado
sisterhood

Colocações comuns

older sister older sister
younger sister younger sister
twin sister twin sister
little sister little sister
big sister big sister

Frases Comuns

sister-in-law

the sister of one's husband or wife

soul sister

a woman whose thoughts and feelings are very similar to yours

like a sister

treating a close female friend as if she were family

Frequentemente confundido com

sister vs sibling

Sibling is a gender-neutral term for both brothers and sisters, while sister is specifically female.

sister vs daughter

A daughter is a child in relation to her parents; a sister is a child in relation to her siblings.

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Notas de uso

Use 'older' or 'elder' sister for a sibling born before you, and 'younger' or 'little' sister for one born after you. In religious contexts, 'Sister' is often used as a title for a nun.

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Erros comuns

Avoid using 'sister' to describe a female cousin; in English, cousins and sisters are distinct categories.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in Sister standing for 'Same parents' and 'She'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'sweostor', which comes from a Proto-Germanic root meaning female sibling.

Padrões gramaticais

Plural: sisters Possessive: sister's (singular), sisters' (plural) Compound noun: sister-in-law
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'sister' can be used as a term of solidarity among women, regardless of biological relation.

Quiz rápido

I have one brother and one ______, so there are three children in my family.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sister

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generation

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marriage

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Marriage is the legal or formal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. It usually involves a ceremony and a commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives.

married

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The state of having a husband or a wife through a legal or formal ceremony. It describes a person who has entered into a marriage contract with another person.

single

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A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner. It can also refer to an individual living alone or a status on official documents.

engaged

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To be engaged means that two people have promised to marry each other. It describes the time between a couple's decision to wed and the actual wedding ceremony.

couple

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A couple refers to two people who are married or in a romantic relationship. It can also be used to describe two things of the same kind that are joined or considered together.

relationship

A1

A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel and behave toward each other. It describes the connection between people, such as friends, family members, or partners.

care

A1

The process of providing for the needs, health, and protection of someone or something. In a family context, it refers to the attention and support given to children, parents, or other relatives.

respect

A1

A feeling of admiration for someone because of their good qualities or status. In a family, it means treating parents and siblings with kindness and listening to their opinions.

home

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A home is the place where a person or a family lives and feels they belong. It is often used to describe both the physical building and the emotional sense of comfort and safety associated with it.

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