What does sir mean?
Sir means A man of a higher rank or position..
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/sɜː/ · noun
A man of a higher rank or position..
Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir. The air of North America is notoriously stimulating in this regard, as witness the regrettable behavior of its inhabitants in 1776. B. Wooster: Hm? What happened in 1776, Jeeves? Jeeves: I prefer not to dwell on it, if it's convenient to you, sir.
Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?
Knowledge, sir, should be free to all!
Sir, yes, sir! —Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!
Don't "Sir" me, young man, you have no idea who you're dealing with!
Use sir when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Sir means A man of a higher rank or position..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir. The air of North America is notoriously stimulating in this regard, as witness the regrettable behavior of its inhabitants in 1776. B. Wooster: Hm? What happened in 1776, Jeeves? Jeeves: I prefer not to dwell on it, if it's convenient to you, sir.
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