CEFR B1

sex

noun

Meaning

The biological characteristics that define male and female or intersex individuals, or the state of being male or female.

Examples

The study examined the genetic basis of sex determination in mammals.
Many animals have distinct physical differences between the sexes.

Synonyms: gender, maleness, femaleness, sexuality

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sex (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /sɛks/

Definition

The biological characteristics that define male and female or intersex individuals, or the state of being male or female.

Examples

The study examined the genetic basis of sex determination in mammals.
Many animals have distinct physical differences between the sexes.
The patient's sex was recorded as female in their medical file.

How to Use sex

sex with (prepositional phrase): To engage in sexual intercourse with someone. — "He admitted to having sex with his colleague."
sex education (collocation): Instruction about human sexual biology, sexual health, and sexual relationships. — "Schools are required to provide comprehensive sex education."
sex symbol (collocation): A famous person, especially a film star, whose attractiveness is considered to be sexually alluring. — "Marilyn Monroe remains a timeless sex symbol."

Synonyms of sex

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Antonyms of sex

Words with the opposite meaning to sex:

gender

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