son

/sʌn/
noun
  1. A male child in relation to his parents.
    • Their son just started kindergarten this fall.
    • She taught her son how to ride a bicycle.
    • My son called me from college to say he missed home.
  2. A male descendant or a boy considered as a member of a family, group, or country.
    • As a son of the church, he volunteered every Sunday.
    • The village honored its sons who served in the war.
    • He is a proud son of Texas and loves its history.
  3. Used as a form of address by an older person to a younger man or boy.
    • Take my advice, son, and save your money.
    • The old man said, 'Son, I've been where you are now.'
    • Son, you need to listen to your teacher.
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