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Definition of son - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
familymale child of parents
- The proud parents celebrated their son's first birthday..
2.
- Come here, son, and help me with this..
3.
adoptionRare male adopted child of parentsRare
- They welcomed him as their son.
4.
originRare male from a certain placeRare
- He is a son of New York.
Expressions with son
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successful man from a specific area
He is the favorite son of our town.
someone who returns after spending time and resources irresponsibly
He was welcomed back like a prodigal son despite his past mistakes..
son often resembles his father
John is a great cook, just like his dad. Like father, like son.
used to compliment or encourage someone
You did it, you son of a gun!
person native to a particular place
He is a son of the soil, born and raised in this village.
male child of a father
He is proud to be his father's son.
son who has no siblings
He often felt lonely as an only son..
child raised by someone who is not their biological parent
They welcomed a foster son into their home last year..
passed down through generations
The family business was handed down from father to son.
son behaves or is similar to his mother
He loves music, just like his mom—like mother, like son!
husband of one's child
We invited our son-in-law to the family dinner.
person treated with special favor by a group
He was always the favourite son at family gatherings, much to his siblings' chagrin..
man born in a specified place
He is a native son of New York.
male child of a mother
Every mother's son in the village attended the festival.
moral lesson about unconditional love and redemption
He learned from the parable of the prodigal son.
male child who will inherit
The king's son and heir will take the throne.
male child belonging to a specific family
He is the son of the house, always welcome here.
acknowledge different people have different tastes or preferences
She likes pineapple on pizza, but chacun à son goût.
any male human being
He is just another son of Adam, like us all.
night entertainment at historical sites with sound and light
The son et lumière at the ruins was breathtaking.
male follower guided like a child in matters of faith
He became the spiritual son of the wise old priest.
title used for Jesus Christ in Christianity
In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as the son of God..
Cuban music genre blending Spanish and African elements
Son cubano is popular at Cuban festivals.
person with loud, forceful voice
The coach was a real son of thunder, always shouting instructions.
Origin of son
Old English, sunu (son)
Terms with son included in their meaning
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family
child of one's son or daughter
family
female child of one's son or daughter
offspring
son or daughter of any age
royal family
son of a king or queen
family
son of one's brother or sister
family
youngest son in a family
family
term of endearment for a son
names
name suffix for a son with the same name as his father
family
grown son or daughter in relation to their parent
abr: Junior
used after a boy's name to show he is the son
family
child of one's son or daughter
family
son of one's stepparent, not a biological sibling
name distinction
used to distinguish a son from his father
family
son of your grandnephew or grandniece
family duties
showing duty or respect as a son or daughter
family
younger son or daughter of a noble family
heraldry
heraldic emblem for a second son
French royalty
eldest son of the kings of France
biblical figure
son of Lot in the Hebrew Bible
theology
belief Jesus was adopted as God's son
history
the son or grandson of an Austro-Hungarian emperor
inheritance custom
custom where youngest son inherits family property
history
family line descending from a younger son
Russian heir
eldest son of the Russian Tsar
Examples of son in a sentence
She read a bedtime story to her son. Good job, son, I'm proud of you. Son, always remember to be kind. The couple legally adopted him as their son. He felt proud to be called their son. He's a son of the South.
As a son of Chicago, he loves deep-dish pizza.
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- French:fils, fiston, ...
- German:Sohn, Junge, ...
- Italian:pargolo, ragazzo, ...
- Spanish:vástago, chico, ...
- Portuguese:filho, rapaz, ...
- Chinese:儿子, 小伙子, ...
- Japanese:息子, 坊や, ...
- Arabic:اِبْن, اِبْنِي, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּן, בָּחוּר, ...
- Russian:сын, сынок, ...
- Ukrainian:син, синку, ...
- Hindi:बेटा, लड़का, ...
Definition of SON - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: Service Order NumberTECH. US number used to identify a requested service jobTECH. US
- Please quote SON on the repair form.
2.
abr: Self-Organizing NetworkTECH. network that sets itself up automaticallyTECH.
- The SON improved signal across the city.
3.
abr: Standard Operating NoticeRare official notice giving standard work instructionsRare
- Read the SON before starting the shift.
4.
abr: Statement of NeedRare document explaining why something is neededRare
- Please attach the SON to your application.
Examples of SON in a sentence
Give the technician your SON when you call back. The SON adjusted settings overnight. A SON can reduce manual network tuning. The new SON changed the cleaning procedure. Every technician signed the SON this morning. The committee reviewed the SON yesterday.
Submit a SON before requesting funds.
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- French:numéro d'ordre de service, réseau auto-organisé, ...
- German:Serviceauftragsnummer, SON, ...
- Italian:numero d'ordine di servizio, SON, ...
- Spanish:número de orden de servicio, red autoorganizada, ...
- Portuguese:número da ordem de serviço, SON, ...
- Chinese:服务单号, 自组织网络, ...
- Japanese:サービスオーダー番号, 自己組織化ネットワーク, ...
- Arabic:رَقْم أَمر الخِدمَة, شَبَكَة ذاتِيَّة التَّنظيم, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְפַּר הַזְמָנַת שֵׁירוּת, רֶשֶׁת בְּאִרְגוּן עַצְמִי, ...
- Russian:номер сервисного заказа, самоорганизующаяся сеть, ...
- Ukrainian:номер сервісного замовлення, СОМ, ...
- Hindi:सेवा आदेश संख्या, स्वतः संगठित नेटवर्क, ...
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