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older sister vs big sister

Both 'older sister' and 'big sister' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Older sister' is more commonly used to indicate the age difference between siblings, while 'big sister' is often used to convey a sense of affection or closeness.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

older sister

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a sister who is older in age.

Use 'older sister' when you want to specify the age difference between siblings, with the emphasis on the sister being older.

Examples:

My older sister is five years older than me.
She always looked out for her younger siblings as the oldest sister.
I have two older sisters and one younger brother.

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Julie Berkman's older sister Ashley?
Including Beth's older sister, Lucy.
My older sister died of the purification.
Mostly with my older sister April.
Claire was like an older sister, trying to look out for Maria.
And treat the market vendor... as your mother or older sister.
Can't wait to send this to my older sister.
Her older sister Dana Seavers also works there.
Leah Sutter, who is Daren's older sister...
My older sister is now spoken for.
Killed his older sister on October 31, 1963.
I'm looking for her older sister.
You have always been older sister.
My older sister's name is Fastova.
That is video of little Martin and presumably an older sister.
Her older sister is a government secretary.
This is my older sister, Jane.
How's my mature, responsible older sister?
She's my mother older sister.
Sorry, Gus is a little overprotective of his older sister.

Alternatives:

elder sister
senior sister

big sister

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a sister with whom one shares a close or affectionate relationship.

Use 'big sister' when you want to convey a sense of affection or closeness, rather than just indicating the age difference.

Examples:

She's not just my big sister, she's also my best friend.
My big sister always knows how to make me feel better.
I look up to my big sister for advice and support.

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She's my overprotective best friend big sister.
I'm actually someone's big sister.
Look, it's your big sister.
This is my big sister, everyone.
I think you'll make a pretty good big sister.
You're my big sister, after all.
You're my big sister and my boss.
My big sister bought me this messenger bag.
That's my advice to you as a big sister.
More like a big sister now.
Down in the bunker, I was her big sister.
I'm your best friend and your big sister, Suzanne.
One count of being an aggravating big sister.
This is Sammi, your big sister.
I'm your big sister, Nicklas.
Your big sister who loves you.
This is my big sister Rachel.
No, this is my big sister Angela.
They want to be blue, just like their big sister.
That's my big sister Joan and I.

Alternatives:

older sister
elder sister

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