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Sibling

Definition

A sibling is a brother or sister. It refers to each of two or more children who have the same parents.

Senses

1. Common Usage:

   In popular usage, a sibling is someone's brother or sister. It is a term commonly used to describe the familial relationship between individuals within a family.

   Example sentence: My older sibling always helps me with my homework.

2. Local Usage:

   In some regions, the term "sibling" is also used to refer to a close or lifelong friend who is considered like a brother or sister.

   Example sentence: Even though we are not related by blood, she is my sibling because we have been best friends since childhood.

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