Need another word that means the same as “son”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “son” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Son” are: logos, word, boy, male child, son and heir
Son as a Noun
Definitions of "Son" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “son” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A male human offspring.
- The divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus.
- A man regarded as the product of a particular person, influence, or environment.
- (in Christian belief) the second person of the Trinity; Christ.
- Used by an older person as a form of address for a boy or young man.
- A male offspring of an animal.
- A boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents.
- A male descendant.
- A man considered in relation to his native country or area.
Synonyms of "Son" as a noun (5 Words)
| boy | A male child or youth. She made the boy brush his teeth every night. |
| logos | The divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus. |
| male child | An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova. |
| son and heir | A male human offspring. |
| word | A command password or signal. I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office. |
Usage Examples of "Son" as a noun
- One of Norfolk's most famous sons.
- The sons of Adam.
- Sons of the church.
- Their son became a famous judge.
- You're on private land, son.
Associations of "Son" (30 Words)
| adopted | Acquired as your own by free choice. My adopted state. |
| beget | Make (offspring) by reproduction. Killings beget more killings. |
| boy | A man, especially a young or relatively young one. He likes to play golf with the boys. |
| boyish | Of, like, or characteristic of a male child or young man. A boyish grin. |
| child | An immature childish person. He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived. |
| cub | Give birth to cubs. Members of the Grafton Hunt were out cubbing. |
| dad | One’s father. His dad was with him. |
| daddy | The oldest, best, or biggest example of something. It s you who s calling the shots now you re the daddy. |
| daughter | A thing personified as a daughter in relation to its origin or source. Italian the eldest daughter of ancient Latin. |
| descendants | All of the offspring of a given progenitor. |
| father | A male parent also used as a term of address to your father. John fathered four daughters. |
| filial | Relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring. A display of filial affection. |
| grandchild | A child of your son or daughter. |
| guy | Steady or support with a guy wire or cable. He s a nice guy. |
| illegitimate | A person who is illegitimate by birth. An illegitimate seizure of power. |
| infantile | Indicating a lack of maturity. Infantile jokes. |
| kid | A young person of either sex. She collected the kids from school. |
| lad | A young man who is boisterously macho. She wouldn t let him go out with the lads any more. |
| mommy | One’s mother (chiefly as a child’s term). |
| mother | A term of address for a mother superior. She returned to Bristol to nurse her ageing mother. |
| offspring | A person’s child or children. The offspring of middle class parents. |
| orphan | Make a child an orphan. An orphan girl. |
| progeny | A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring. Shorthorn cattle are highly effective in bestowing their characteristics on their progeny. |
| scion | A descendant of a notable family. A scion of royal stock. |
| surname | Give a surname to. Eddie Penham so aptly surnamed had produced a hand painted sign for us. |
| tomboy | A girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys. |
| young | Young people collectively. Young people. |
| youngster | A child, young person, or young animal. Tiddler is a British term for youngster. |
| youth | An early stage in the development of something. During the youth of the project. |
