half-sibling

[US]/[hɑːf ˈsɪblɪŋ]/
[UK]/[hæf ˈsɪblɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who shares one parent with another but not both.; A sibling who is not a full sibling.

Phrases & Collocations

half-sibling relationship

half-sibling bond

my half-sibling

half-sibling family

became half-siblings

half-sibling's child

half-sibling status

half-sibling reunion

half-siblings met

half-sibling support

Example Sentences

she discovered she was his half-sibling through a dna test.

their shared father made them half-siblings, though their mothers were different.

he felt a strong connection with his half-sibling after years of separation.

the half-sibling relationship can be complex, especially with blended families.

they inherited property from their father, as half-siblings.

despite being half-siblings, they remained close and supportive of each other.

the family reunion brought the half-siblings together for the first time.

he considered his half-sibling a close friend, despite their different last names.

the half-siblings often argued about family traditions and expectations.

being half-siblings didn't diminish their love for their mother.

the half-sibling's wedding was a joyous occasion for the entire family.

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