sister

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

sisters

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

sister

past (v2)

sistered

past participle (v3)

sistered

present participle

sistering

3rd person singular

sisters

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

   • My sister is always driving me crazy.

2. 2.A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informal) a nun.

   • Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.

3. 3.Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.

   • My sister showed a new watch to me.
   • He will be a good husband to my sister.
   • I do not have a sister.

4. 4.A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

   • My sister showed a new watch to me.
   • He will be a good husband to my sister.
   • I do not have a sister.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.

   • I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists.

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General reading & writing

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Antonyms

• brother