Sir vs Ser - What's the difference?
sir | ser |
A man of a higher rank or position.
An address to a military superior of either sex.
An address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown.
(colloquial) yes or no.
To address (someone) using "sir".
As nouns the difference between sir and ser
is that sir is a man of a higher rank or position while ser is an address or courtesy title to any person, especially if their gender and/or form of address are unknown.As initialisms the difference between sir and ser
is that sir is surface insulation resistanceSER is state Emergency Relief.As a verb sir
is to address (someone) using "sir".As an abbreviation ser is
serial.sir
English
Noun
- Yes sir .
- Excuse me, sir , could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?
Derived terms
* sirrah * sirree * sireeVerb
(sirr)- "Right this way, sir." — "You don't have to sir me."
- He sirred me! Do I really look that masculine just because I'm wearing a tie?