sisters Meaning & Definition
What Does Sisters Mean?
As a noun, sisters means plural of sister. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of sister. As a verb, it means To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
Sisters in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪstəz/ |
| Synonyms | affiliate, affiliated and charge nurse |
| Antonyms | brother |
Sisters Definition (Noun)
- plural of sister
Sisters as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sister
Noun
- A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
My sister is always driving me crazy.
- A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.
- Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.
- A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
- Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through common membership of a race, profession, religion or organization, such as feminism.
Connie was very close to her friend Judy and considered her to be her sister.
- (sometimes capitalized) A black woman.
- A form of address to a woman.
What’s up, sister?
- A woman, in certain labour or socialist circles; also as a form of address.
Thank you, sister. I would like to thank the sister who just spoke.
- An entity that has a special or affectionate, non-hierarchical relationship with another.
sister city
- A node in a data structure that shares its parent with another node.
- (usually attributively) Something in the same class.
sister facility
Verb
- To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists.
- To be sister to; to resemble closely.
Synonyms of Sisters
Sisters synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sisters
Sisters in a Sentence
My sister is always driving me crazy.
Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.
Connie was very close to her friend Judy and considered her to be her sister.
What’s up, sister?
Thank you, sister. I would like to thank the sister who just spoke.
sister city
sister facility
I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Sisters
Questions People Ask About Sisters
Is sisters a noun or a verb?
Sisters is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for sisters?
You can replace sisters with words such as affiliate, affiliated and charge nurse. See the full list of sisters synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of sisters?
The opposite of sisters is brother.