son

A1
Pronunciation
/sɒn/
/sɒn/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

One's male offspring.

Example Sentences
  • Before the birth of the man's child, he said: "I want a son, not a daughter."
2 Definition

A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.

3 Definition

A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.

4 Definition

A male person considered to have been significantly shaped by some external influence.

Example Sentences
  • He was a son of the mafia system.
5 Definition

A male descendant.

Example Sentences
  • The pharaohs were believed to be sons of the Sun.
6 Definition

A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.

7 Definition

An informal address to a friend or person of equal authority.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To produce (i.e. bear, father, beget) a son.

2 Definition

To address (someone) as "son".