Son: meaning, definitions and examples

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son

 

[ sสŒn ]

Context #1 | Noun

family

A male offspring; a boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents.

Synonyms

boy, child, offspring

Examples of usage

  • He is the son of a famous actor.
  • She has two sons and a daughter.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A person in a specified relationship to one of the persons of the Trinity.

Synonyms

divine being, messiah, savior

Examples of usage

  • Jesus Christ is often referred to as the Son of God.
Context #3 | Noun

astronomy

The star around which the earth orbits.

Synonyms

celestial body, star

Examples of usage

  • The Sun is the center of our solar system.
Context #4 | Noun

music

A male singer with a high voice range.

Synonyms

singer, vocalist

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his powerful voice as a son.

Translations

Translations of the word "son" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sohn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak laki-laki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ syn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏๅญ (musuko)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hijo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oฤŸul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋“ค (adeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† (ibn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ syn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ syn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ„ฟๅญ (รฉrzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sonur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะปั‹ (ลซly)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒŸแƒ˜ (vazhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hijo

Etymology

The word 'son' originated from the Old English 'sunu', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'sunuz'. The term has been used for centuries to refer to a male offspring or descendant. In various cultures, the concept of 'son' holds different meanings and significance, often symbolizing inheritance, lineage, and family ties.

See also: resonance, sonant, sonic, sonnet.

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