sir

Meaning

Noun

1. A man of a higher rank or position.
2. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
3. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
4. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
5. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
6. A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Verb

To address another individual using "sir".

Synonyms

mister

master

lord

gentleman

🤵‍♂️

Mr.

Mister

madam

father

👨‍👦

Mr

uncle

yes

gent

my lord

monsieur

monsignor

nobleman

o

⭕

oh

old man

overlord

priest

principal

right

seignior

senor

signor

sire

teacher

🧑‍🏫

that’s right

as you please

I beg your pardon

important person

Sir

VIP

Westerner

I mean

signior

government

Monsieur

that is not right

prominent figure

Old gentleman

ah

dear employer

all right

don

esquire

halloo

husband

🤵

lady

Translations

señor

Herr

👨

signore

monsieur

meneer

senhor

👨

mijnheer

heer

κύριος

senyor

dominus

seigneur

beyefendi

efendim

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: sir

In summary

From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, and sire.

Sentences

What do you advise , sir ?

I'm next on the list , sir .

I'm afraid this event is by invitation only , sir .