sir
/ˈsə(ɹ)/
sir
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- 1.
a polite or formal way of addressing a man, especially one older or of higher rank than yourself.
"A man, sir, is a man."
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Excuse me, sir, could you please help me find my seat?
Excuse me, sir, could you please help me find my seat?
Yes, sir, I will complete the report by tomorrow morning.
Yes, sir, I will complete the report by tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your help, sir. I really appreciate it.
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How do you pronounce sir?
sir is pronounced [/ˈsə(ɹ)/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does sir mean?
sir means "sir". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is sir?
sir is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Excuse me, sir, could you please help me find my seat?" — used to mean "sir".
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