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cousin

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌz.ən]

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Learn how to use cousin in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a cousin is a person who is the child of your aunt or uncle. If your mom or dad has a sibling, their children are your cousins. You can think of them as family members who are like friends.

Example

My cousin and I like to play together during family gatherings.

Example

I don’t have any cousins living nearby, so I don’t see them very often.

Example

How many cousins do you have in your family?

Context: “similarity”

(noun) In some contexts, 'cousin' is used to refer to someone or something that is similar or related in some way, but not directly. It can mean things that are alike like family, but not in the same direct line.

Example

In the animal kingdom, a lion and a tiger are considered cousins because they belong to the same family.

Example

An elephant is not a cousin to a cat, as they are very different types of animals.

Example

Which two animals do you think are cousins in the animal world?

How to pronounce cousin

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌz.ən]

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