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Brother
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Simple meaning
What does Brother mean?
A brother is a male sibling.
Dictionary definition
A boy or man who has the same parent or parents as another person.
Example sentences
Brother in a sentence
easy
My brother helped me carry the bag.
medium
Her older brother taught her how to ride a bike.
hard
The story showed how the brother learned to be more patient and kind.
Synonyms
Words like Brother
siblingUse for a brother or sister.
male siblingA clear phrase that means brother.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sisterUse for a female sibling.
strangerUse for someone who is not known or connected as family.
Word family
Brother word family
Base word
brother
noun
brothers
More than one brother.
adjective
brotherly
Kind or caring like a brother.
noun
brotherhood
A close bond or group like brothers.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does brother mean?
A brother is a boy or man who shares a parent or parents with another person.
Practice 2
Which word is related to brother?
Sibling means a brother or sister.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for brother?
Sister means a female sibling, while brother means a male sibling.
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