brother (Meaning)

Wordnet

brother (n)

a male with the same parents as someone else

a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

(Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address

Webster

brother (n.)

A male person who has the same father and mother with another person, or who has one of them only. In the latter case he is more definitely called a half brother, or brother of the half blood.

One related or closely united to another by some common tie or interest, as of rank, profession, membership in a society, toil, suffering, etc.; -- used among judges, clergymen, monks, physicians, lawyers, professors of religion, etc.

One who, or that which, resembles another in distinctive qualities or traits of character.

Webster

brother (v. t.)

To make a brother of; to call or treat as a brother; to admit to a brotherhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms of brother

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brother Sentence Examples

  1. My brother is my closest confidant; we share everything with each other.
  2. Growing up, my brother and I were inseparable; we did everything together.
  3. Despite the occasional arguments, I cherish the bond I have with my brother.
  4. Last summer, my brother and I embarked on a road trip across the country.
  5. Whenever I need a lending hand, my brother is always there to support me.
  6. My brother and I have different personalities, but we complement each other well.
  7. I admire my brother's resilience; he never gives up in the face of challenges.
  8. My brother and I have a tradition of watching movies together every Friday night.
  9. I'm grateful for my brother's guidance; he's helped shape who I am today.
  10. Even though we live miles apart now, my brother and I make sure to stay in touch regularly.

FAQs About the word brother

a male with the same parents as someone else, a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group), a close friend who accompanies

cousin, sibling,sister, relative,family, lineage, clan,stepbrother, stepsister, kindred

nonrelative, nonrelative,,

My brother is my closest confidant; we share everything with each other.

Growing up, my brother and I were inseparable; we did everything together.

Despite the occasional arguments, I cherish the bond I have with my brother.

Last summer, my brother and I embarked on a road trip across the country.