sibling

noun

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Examples

She is the eldest of five siblings.
Do you have any siblings?

Synonyms: brother, sister, kin, relative

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sibling

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/

Definition

A brother or sister.

Examples

She is the eldest of five siblings.
Do you have any siblings?
He was very close to his younger sibling.

How to Use sibling

have siblings (collocation): to possess brothers or sisters — "Do you have any siblings?"
number of siblings (collocation): the total count of brothers and sisters — "The average number of siblings in the survey was 2.5."
sibling rivalry (collocation): competition or conflict between brothers and sisters — "Sibling rivalry is common in many households."

Synonyms of sibling

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