“Sigher” or “Sire”—Which to use?

“Sigher” or “Sire”

Overview

sigher / sire are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sigher: NA

sire: (noun) a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority. (noun) male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse.

Pronunciation

sigher: NA

sire: s·AY·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sigher”

Examples of “sire”

Here he sired the winners of more than…
…York) is the forty-eighth Grand Sire Archon of Sigma Pi Phi…
His sire Luthier had been the Leading…
…American-bred British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.
…the unraced Accordion, a leading sire of National Hunt horses.
His sire was Green Desert and his…
Hook Money, sire of Shandon Belle (won Irish…
…American-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for his upset…
…P. Taylor, owner of her sire, Vice Regent, and her dam,…
…autumn, and multiple males can sire a single liter.

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