sister Synonyms
Another word for sister
• noun (Context 1)
A woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents; a female sibling.
"My older sis is studying architecture at the state university."
• adjective (Context 2)
Related, allied, or paired by shared origins, characteristics, or affiliation (used only before a noun, as in sister company or sister city).
"Our municipality recently signed a cultural exchange agreement with its twin city in Japan."
• noun (Context 3)
A female fellow member of a group, association, labor union, or shared identity, or a close female friend.
"She stood in solidarity with her union sisters during the contract negotiations."
• noun (Context 4)
A female member of a religious order, especially a Roman Catholic nun; also used as a title of address.
"The sisters at the local convent operate a community food pantry and clinic."
• noun (Context 5)
A senior female nurse, typically one in charge of a hospital ward or clinic.
"The ward charge nurse reviewed the patient charts before the morning medical rounds."
• verb (Context 6)
To strengthen or reinforce a structural beam or joist by fastening a second piece of timber or metal alongside it (in carpentry and construction).
"The contractor had to reinforce the sagging floor joists before laying the new hardwood."
• verb (Context 7)
To act as a sister toward someone, or to pair with another entity as a sister organization or city.
"Our town voted to twin with a coastal village in Portugal to promote educational exchanges."
Opposites of sister
The opposite of sister shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: