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"sister" vs "sisters"

Both 'sisters' and 'sister' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sisters' is the plural form of 'sister' and refers to more than one female sibling. 'Sister' is the singular form and refers to one female sibling.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

sister

Correct. 'Sister' is the singular form and refers to one female sibling.

Use 'sister' when referring to one female sibling. It is the singular form of 'sisters.'

Examples:

  • My sister is older than me.
  • She is a loving sister.
  • His sister lives abroad.
  • The sister is a doctor.
  • I have a younger sister.

Alternatives:

  • female sibling
  • sibling
  • sister sibling
  • sisterly
  • sororal

sisters

Correct. 'Sisters' is the plural form of 'sister' and refers to more than one female sibling.

Use 'sisters' when referring to more than one female sibling. It is the plural form of 'sister.'

Examples:

  • I have two sisters.
  • The sisters went shopping together.
  • Their sisters are twins.
  • She and her sisters are very close.
  • The sisters have a strong bond.

Alternatives:

  • female siblings
  • siblings
  • sibling sisters
  • sisterhood
  • sorority

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