Here is the requested information for "sexes":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
- Noun: The two main categories into which humans and many other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
- Verb: To determine the sex of (an animal or plant).
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈsɛksɪz/
- UK: /ˈsɛksɪz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "sexes" has been in use since the 14th century and comes from the Latin word "sexus" meaning "a division into classes or categories". The noun form is commonly used to refer to the two main biological categories of male and female, while the verb form is used to describe the process of determining an animal or plants sex.
5. Synonyms:
- Noun: Genders, sexes, male and female, masculinity and femininity
- Verb: Determine the sex of, differentiate, categorize
6. Related Words: Gender, woman, man, sperm, ovary
7. Example Sentences:
- Noun: "The two sexes have different reproductive organs."
- Verb: "The biologist will sex the animals to determine their genders."