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SISTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sister.

How to pronounce sister:

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Sister - as a noun

A female person who has the same parents as another person

Example: "My sister married a musician"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
female sibling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
brother

(roman catholic church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)

Example: "The sisters taught her to love god"

A female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group

Example: "None of her sisters would betray her"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fellow membermember
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sister - as a verb

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

Example: "I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists."

To be sister to; to resemble closely.

Example Sentences

"My sister is two years older than me."
"She is my younger sister."
"My sister and I like to go shopping together."
"I have a twin sister."
"Her sister is a doctor."
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Word Game Points

Is SISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sister is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SISTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SISTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sister is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SISTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SISTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sister is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SISTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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