Sib

Pronunciation: /sɪb/

Definitions of sib

noun a slang term for sibling

Example Sentences

A1 My sib and I share a room.

A2 I have two sibs - a brother and a sister.

B1 Growing up, my sib and I used to fight a lot.

B2 My sib and I have a strong bond that can't be broken.

C1 My sib and I are very close and support each other through everything.

C2 I consider my sib to be my best friend and confidante.

Examples of sib in a Sentence

formal The siblings agreed to set up a sib committee to manage their family business.

informal I'm meeting my sib for lunch later today.

slang My sib and I are going to catch a movie this weekend.

figurative The two companies have a sib-like relationship, always collaborating and supporting each other.

Grammatical Forms of sib

• past tense: sibbed
• plural: sibs
• comparative: more sib
• superlative: most sib
• present tense: sib
• future tense: will sib
• perfect tense: have sibbed
• continuous tense: is sibbing
• singular: sib
• positive degree: sib
• infinitive: to sib
• gerund: sibbing
• participle: sibbed

Origin and Evolution of sib

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sib' is derived from the Old English word 'sibb' which means 'kinship' or 'relationship'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'sif' meaning 'relation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sib' evolved to refer specifically to siblings or close relatives, rather than just general kinship or relationships.