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The meaning of "sibling"

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The meaning of "sibling"
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Nagasai T. from India asked, “Does siblings mean children?”

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A sibling is a brother or a sister. The plural is siblings, and it can refer to brothers, sisters, or a combination of both. Siblings can be any age; they are not necessarily children.

Below are some example sentences with the word sibling:

  1. My roommate doesn’t have any siblings. She is an only child. 
  2. If you have a sibling to help you, it’s much easier to take care of a sick parent.
  3. My siblings are all older than I am; the youngest is 28.

 

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