Sibling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsi-bliŋ/ sib·ling

Meaning & Definition of Sibling

Sibling (noun)

  1. sib; also, one of two or more individuals having one common parent
  2. one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic

Sibling (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person connected with another by a common parent

    "I asked her if she had any siblings."

    similar: brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, cousin, kinsman, kinswoman, relation, relative, in-law, kissing cousin, blood, clan, family, folk, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, race (archaic), stock, tribe
    opposite: nonrelative

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sibling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sibling:

Archaic: race
brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, cousin, kinsman, kinswoman, relation, relative, in-law, kissing cousin, blood, clan, family, folk, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, stock, tribe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sibling

Words with the opposite meaning of Sibling:

nonrelative

Origin & Etymology of Sibling

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sibling

Words & Phrases Containing Sibling

sibling species, sibling rivalry

Frequently Asked Questions about Sibling

What does "Sibling" mean?

"Sibling" means sib; also, one of two or more individuals having one common parent. As a noun, it is defined as: sib; also, one of two or more individuals having one common parent.

What is another word for "Sibling"?

Other words for "Sibling" include brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, cousin, kinsman, kinswoman and relation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sibling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sibling"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sibling". Common alternatives include brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, cousin, kinsman, kinswoman, relation, relative and in-law.

What is the opposite of "Sibling"?

Antonyms of "Sibling" include nonrelative.

How do you use "Sibling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sibling" in a sentence: "I asked her if she had any siblings.".

Is "Sibling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sibling" is a noun.

Is "Sibling" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Sibling" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Sibling"?

"Sibling" is pronounced /ˈsi-bliŋ/ and divided into syllables as sib·ling.