a male child or offspring, a male descendant, a man considered in relation to his father or mother

son of a gun, like father, like son, son of a bitch

Formal and Informal Expressions of son

In different contexts, you can replace 'son' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'offspring, male child' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'kid, boy' is a commonplace synonym.

son: Explore its Definition & Usage

son Definition

1a male child or offspring
2a male descendant
3a man considered in relation to his father or mother

Using son: Examples

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

Example
He is the son of a famous actor.
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She has two sons and a daughter.
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The king had no son to inherit the throne.
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He is a devoted son who takes care of his elderly parents.

son Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for son

Antonyms for son

daughter
female
non-offspring

Phrases with son

son of a gun
an expression of surprise, shock, or admiration
Example
Son of a gun! You did it!
like father, like son
used to say that a son has similar qualities or behaves in a similar way to his father
Example
John is just like his father - like father, like son.
son of a bitch
a derogatory term used to insult someone
Example
He's such a son of a bitch for cheating on his wife.

Origins of son

from Old English 'sunu'

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Summary: son in Brief

The term 'son' [sʌn] refers to a male child or descendant, often considered in relation to his parents. It can also denote a man's relationship with his father or mother. Examples include 'He is the son of a famous actor.' and 'He is a devoted son who takes care of his elderly parents.' Phrases like 'son of a gun' express surprise or admiration, while 'son of a bitch' is a derogatory term.