What does “brother” mean?
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nouna boy or man with the same parents as you
My older brother lives in Denver.
Brother at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbrʌðər/ · BRUTH-er
How to use “brother” correctly
Say “older brother” or “younger brother”; “big brother” and “little brother” are more informal.
Common phrases with “brother”
- older brother
- younger brother
- little brother
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
Word family
- brotherhood
- brother-in-law
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