Sibling

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

Definitions of sibling

noun A brother or sister; one's relative who shares the same parent or parents.

Example Sentences

A1 My sibling and I like to play together.

A2 I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.

B1 Growing up with siblings can be both challenging and rewarding.

B2 My sibling and I have a strong bond that will never be broken.

C1 Having siblings can greatly influence a person's development and personality.

C2 My sibling and I have always been there for each other, no matter what.

Examples of sibling in a Sentence

formal The sibling relationship is an important bond that can last a lifetime.

informal My sibling and I are always there for each other, no matter what.

slang Me and my sib are super close, we tell each other everything.

figurative In a way, creativity and innovation are like siblings, each feeding off the other to thrive.

Grammatical Forms of sibling

• plural: siblings
• comparative: more sibling
• superlative: most sibling
• present tense: sibling
• future tense: will sibling
• perfect tense: have sibling
• continuous tense: is sibling
• singular: sibling
• positive degree: sibling
• infinitive: to sibling
• gerund: siblinging
• participle: siblinged

Origin and Evolution of sibling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sibling' originated from the Old English word 'sibb' which means 'kinship' or 'relationship'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sibling' specifically came to refer to brothers and sisters within a family, regardless of their relationship to the speaker. The word has become widely used in modern English to refer to any brother or sister.