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Sr vs Sir - What's the difference?

sr | sir |

As a symbol sr

is the iso 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for suriname.

As a noun sir is

garlic (plant).

sr

Translingual

Symbol

(head)
  • Symbol for strontium.
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    sir

    English

    Noun

  • A man of a higher rank or position.
  • An address to a military superior of either sex.
    • Yes sir .
  • An address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown.
    • Excuse me, sir , could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?
  • (colloquial) yes or no.

    • Derived terms

    * sirrah * sirree * siree

    Related terms

    * senior * senex * senate

    Verb

    (sirr)
  • To address (someone) using "sir".
    • "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?

    Coordinate terms

    * ma'am, mam

    See also

    * lord * dame * mister * madam

    External links

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    Anagrams

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