Pronunciation

/ˈsʌn/

Definitions

Noun

1. A male child: The offspring of a father and mother, typically one who is born naturally. Example: “His son came home from college for the holidays.”
2. Son-in-law: A man who has married a woman’s daughter. Example: “My daughter’s new husband is a delightful son-in-law.”
3. Descendant: A person who is related to someone through their family line, particularly a male descendant. Example: “The old house had been in his family for generations, passed down as a son’s inheritance.”

Verb

1. To beget or produce offspring, especially a male child. Example: “His father sired three sons.”
2. To be a male child of (a particular person). Example: “She was proud to announce that her brother is her son.”

Phrases

• “Call your son” to make a phone call to your child.
• “Be like your son” to emulate a son’s qualities.
• “The son of the soil” refers to a native-born or long-term resident.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The son took over the family business after his father retired.”
• Verb: “As a son, he has learned valuable life lessons from his parents.”
• Descendant: “Their family tree traced back to the founding son of the village.”

Synonyms

• Boy
• Male offspring
• Young man
• Heir
• Child
• progeny
• Issue
• Offspring

Note: The verb “son” as a verb is less common, and it’s often replaced by other verbs like “father” or “beget.” The examples using “son” as a verb are provided for completeness but might not be commonly used in everyday language.