brothers

Meanings

• Noun

  A group of two or more male siblings.

  - "My brothers and I grew up in a small town."
  - "The eldest brother took care of the family when their parents were away."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹʌðɚz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676707"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brothers
sisters , misters , listeners , fisters

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Homophones

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

1. Brothers (en) : A group of male siblings
   

2. Brothers (en) : A religious community of monks
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brothers that leads to same result
brethren , brother , brothers , Big Brother , big brother , big brothers , blood brother , blood brotherhood , blood brotherhoods , blood brothers , brother-in-law , brothers-in-law , Christian Brother , Christian 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 , half brother , half brothers , soul brother , soul brothers , Xaverian Brother , Xaverian Brothers

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Forms

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brotherhood, brothers-in-law, half-brothers, step-brothers

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'brōðor' means 'brother'. It is related to the German 'Bruder' and the Dutch 'broeder'.

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Trivia

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1. In Greek mythology, the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, were considered to be brothers.

2. The term 'brother' is used metaphorically to describe close friends or allies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Siblings: A group of individuals who are offspring of the same parents or have the same two parents.

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

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Culture

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In literature, brothers often symbolize a deep bond and loyalty, as seen in works like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Of Mice and Men'. In art, paintings of brothers depict the connection between siblings and the shared experiences of growing up.

How to Memorize "brothers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of boys playing together. Imagine their laughter and the bond they share.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brothers' with the image of a family gathering or a group of friends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bringing Ribs, Offering Sausages' to remember the word 'brothers'.

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