Synonyms for

Son

Verb / sʌn / Another word for son — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A male child or offspring.

Synonyms & similar words

boy girl word son logos daughter boy child kid offspring heir descendant junior lad youngster bairn tot toddler youth infant baby sonny cub nipper urchin

Synonyms by register

Formal

male descendant progeny

Informal

kid lad boy

Literary

scion heir

Antonyms

daughter parent mother father child offspring

Common collocations

  • only son
  • elder son
  • youngest son
  • son and heir
  • son of a gun
  • son of God
  • son of a bitch

Word family

noun sonship

Usage note

While 'son' is a neutral term, phrases like 'son of a gun' and 'son of a bitch' are informal and can be considered mild expletives.

Example sentences

  1. My son is my pride and joy.
  2. He is my only son.
  3. The son of the king will inherit the throne.
  4. I have two sons and a daughter.
  5. My son is taller than me.

Quotes

  • A son is a son till he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all her life. - Unknown
  • A son is a son 'til he takes him a wife, a daughter is a daughter all of her life. - Irish Saying
  • A son is a son till he gets a wife; a daughter is a daughter for the rest of her life. - Unknown

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