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Definition of SIL in English: SILnoun informal 1A person's sister-in-law. I think you should tell your SIL that you found her comments upsetting Example sentencesExamples - My nephew has more toys, books and clothes than he needs, and my SIL can find them at better prices than I can anyway.
- When my nephew was born, my SIL's group of close-knit friends referred to themselves as "aunties" to him.
- I was quite appalled at the treatment my SIL received when she had a baby.
- I told my SIL if she were to go through the operation I would take time off work to look after her and her children.
- My SIL is infertile yet she loves babies and children.
- Quite frankly, I think your SIL should grow up and get over herself.
2A person's son-in-law. my SIL lives in the UK with our DD and their son Example sentencesExamples - Still wish my DD had found herself a wonderful man and SIL for me.
- Your SIL and DD should take some parenting classes.
- I know she wouldn't dream of saying the same things to her DD and SIL. It's always directed at me.
- As a reward for helping with the kids, my wonderful SIL and DD took me to Menton's for dinner the night before I left.
- My SiL is in full-time employment and is back living with his mother.
Definition of SIL in US English: SILnoun informal 1A person's sister-in-law. I think you should tell your SIL that you found her comments upsetting Example sentencesExamples - My SIL is infertile yet she loves babies and children.
- When my nephew was born, my SIL's group of close-knit friends referred to themselves as "aunties" to him.
- I was quite appalled at the treatment my SIL received when she had a baby.
- My nephew has more toys, books and clothes than he needs, and my SIL can find them at better prices than I can anyway.
- I told my SIL if she were to go through the operation I would take time off work to look after her and her children.
- Quite frankly, I think your SIL should grow up and get over herself.
2A person's son-in-law. my SIL lives in the UK with our DD and their son Example sentencesExamples - Your SIL and DD should take some parenting classes.
- My SiL is in full-time employment and is back living with his mother.
- I know she wouldn't dream of saying the same things to her DD and SIL. It's always directed at me.
- Still wish my DD had found herself a wonderful man and SIL for me.
- As a reward for helping with the kids, my wonderful SIL and DD took me to Menton's for dinner the night before I left.
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