Cousin

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌzən/

Definitions of cousin

noun a relative with whom a person shares one or more common ancestors

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin is coming to visit next weekend.

A2 I have a cousin who lives in Australia.

B1 My cousin and I used to play together when we were kids.

B2 I am very close with my cousin and we share a lot of memories together.

C1 My cousin is a successful lawyer and I often seek his advice on legal matters.

C2 Growing up, my cousin and I were like siblings and we have remained close throughout the years.

Examples of cousin in a Sentence

formal My cousin is studying to become a doctor at a prestigious university.

informal I'm meeting up with my cousin for lunch later today.

slang My cousin is cool, we always have a blast hanging out together.

figurative In the world of business, competition can be like a distant cousin always trying to outdo you.

Grammatical Forms of cousin

• past tense: cousined
• plural: cousins
• comparative: more cousin
• superlative: most cousin
• present tense: cousins
• future tense: will cousin
• perfect tense: have cousined
• continuous tense: is cousin
• singular: cousin
• positive degree: cousin
• infinitive: to cousin
• gerund: cousining
• participle: cousining

Origin and Evolution of cousin

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cousin' originated from the Old French term 'cousin', which was derived from the Latin word 'consobrinus' meaning 'mother's sister's child.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cousin' has evolved to encompass a broader range of familial relationships beyond just mother's sister's child, and is commonly used to refer to relatives who are not immediate siblings or parents.