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Definition of son
son
/sʌn/
son
Plural:sons
son Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents.
Example
"They were incredibly proud to watch their youngest son graduate from university."
2
A male descendant, or a person inheriting the legacy of his ancestors.
Example
"The monument was built to honor the brave sons of the nation who fought in the revolution."
3
A man considered to be the product of a particular place, environment, or influence.
Example
"As a true son of the desert, he knew exactly how to navigate the shifting sands."
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Care must be taken not to confuse 'son' with its exact homophone 'sun' (the star around which the Earth orbits).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'sunu', tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*sunuz' and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root '*suHnús' meaning 'born' or 'son'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Son. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/son