sibling

[ˈsɪblɪŋ]

sibling Definition

  • 1a brother or sister
  • 2one of two or more individuals having one common parent

Using sibling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sibling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.

  • Example

    She is very close to her younger sibling.

  • Example

    Sibling rivalry is common among children.

  • Example

    The siblings inherited the family business together.

sibling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sibling

Phrases with sibling

  • half-sibling

    a person who shares only one parent with another person

    Example

    He has a half-sibling from his father's previous marriage.

  • elder/younger sibling

    the older/younger brother or sister

    Example

    As the elder sibling, he felt responsible for his younger sister.

  • blood sibling

    a sibling who is related by birth

    Example

    She is my blood sibling, we share the same parents.

Origins of sibling

from Old English 'sibb', meaning 'kinship'

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Summary: sibling in Brief

A 'sibling' [ˈsɪblɪŋ] is a brother or sister, or one of two or more individuals having one common parent. It is a term used to refer to family members and is often associated with phrases like 'half-sibling' and 'elder/younger sibling.' Sibling relationships can be complex, as seen in 'Sibling rivalry is common among children,' but they can also be close, as in 'She is very close to her younger sibling.'

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