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brother

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • noun

    A male sibling.

    - "My brother is three years older than me."
    - "We went to the park with our brother and sister."
  • noun

    A term used to refer to a close friend.

    - "Mike is my brother in arms."
    - "John is not just my colleague, he's my brother."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=813855"
  2. /ˈbɹʌðɚ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=840343"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with brother
sister , missister , mister
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. brother (German) : Younger brother

  2. brother (French) : Monk

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. brother-in-law () :

  2. bother () :

Variants
List of all variants of brother that leads to same result
brethren , brother , brothers , brother-in-law , brothers-in-law , Big Brother , big brother , big brothers , blood brother , blood brotherhood , blood brotherhoods , blood brothers , Christian Brother , Christian Brothers , half brother , half brothers , soul brother , soul brothers , Xaverian Brother , Xaverian Brothers , foster , foster brother , foster brothers , foster care , foster cat , foster cats , foster child , foster children , foster dog , foster dogs , foster families , foster family , foster father , foster fathers , foster kitten , foster kittens , foster mother , foster mothers , foster parenting , foster pet , foster pets , foster puppies , foster puppy , foster sister , foster sisters , foster system , foster systems
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

brothers, brotherly, brotherhood

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'brothor', from 'broth' meaning 'strength' + '-er' meaning 'relation'

Trivia
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  1. There are approximately 350 million brothers in the world.

  2. The term 'brother' is used in various religious contexts, such as 'brother in faith' or 'brother in Christ'.

  3. In ancient Rome, brothers shared the same family name with the addition of pater (father) or filius (son).

Related Concepts
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  1. sibling: A person sharing one or both parents with another

  2. family: A group of individuals related by blood or marriage

Culture
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In many cultures, the bond between brothers is considered to be one of the strongest relationships. Brothers have been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, symbolizing loyalty, protection, and companionship.

How to Memorize "brother"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a family with a father, a mother, and two children. One is a girl, and the other is a boy. They are playing together in the yard.
    - Now focus on the boy, who is your brother.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a family or a close friend.
    - Think of the bond and love shared between brothers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym B.R.O.T.H.E.R.: Best friends, Reliable, Outstanding, Trustworthy, Helpful, and Enthusiastic.

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