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sir

US /sɝ/

noun Target · B2 Ăn uống

Definition

term of address for a man

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Excuse me, sir, your table is ready now.

Collocations

  • Easy yes, sir
    a collocation phrase: yes, sir
  • Medium Dear Sir or Madam
    describing Dear Sir or Madam (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)
  • Hard knighted as a sir
    to knighted as a sir, meaning to raise (someone) to knighthood
  • Very Hard Sir Echo in board discussions
    describing Sir Echo in board discussions (term of address for a man)

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