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Sex (Noun)

Meaning¹

Either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The teacher explained the differences between the two sexes to the class of young students.
In many species, the two sexes have distinct physical characteristics.
The ratio of males to females in the population was nearly equal, with a slight bias towards the female sex.
The biologist studied the mating habits of the two sexes in the animal kingdom.
The war between the sexes was a common theme in many of the author's novels.

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Sex (verb)

Meaning²

All of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

Sexual Urge

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Meaning³

The properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

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Sex (verb)

Meaning⁴

Activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The couple had sex for the first time on their honeymoon.
She regretted having sex with her ex-boyfriend after the breakup.
They tried to have sex quietly so as not to wake the baby.
The health class covered topics such as safe sex and STD prevention.
After a few drinks, they decided to have sex in the hot tub.

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