Brother: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐ฆ
brother
[ หbrสรฐษr ]
family
A male sibling. A boy or man in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| brother |
Used to refer to a male sibling in an informal or everyday setting. It can also be used to show a close bond or camaraderie similar to that of a family.
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| sibling |
Used in a more formal or general context when referring to brothers and sisters collectively. It is gender-neutral and can be used to describe family relationships without specifying gender.
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Examples of usage
- My brother is younger than me.
- He is my little brother.
- We are brothers.
friendship
A close friend or associate.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| brother |
Use when referring to a male sibling or when addressing someone with a strong, almost familial bond.
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| friend |
Use for a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, usually excluding family relations.
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| companion |
Use in more formal or literary contexts to describe someone who shares experiences or accompanies another person on a journey.
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Examples of usage
- He is like a brother to me.
- We have been brothers for years.
Translations
Translations of the word "brother" in other languages:
๐ต๐น irmรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bruder
๐ฎ๐ฉ saudara laki-laki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ brat
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ (ani)
๐ซ๐ท frรจre
๐ช๐ธ hermano
๐น๐ท kardeล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ (hyeong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎ (akh)
๐จ๐ฟ bratr
๐ธ๐ฐ brat
๐จ๐ณ ๅ (xiลng)
๐ธ๐ฎ brat
๐ฎ๐ธ brรณรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแ (dzma)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qardaล
๐ฒ๐ฝ hermano
Etymology
The word 'brother' originated from the Old English word 'broรพor'. It has been used in various languages and cultures to refer to male siblings or close companions. The concept of brotherhood has been valued throughout history, symbolizing kinship, friendship, and loyalty.
See also: broth.