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brothers

/ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)z/

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."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɹʌðɚz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with brothers
sisters , misters , listeners , fisters
Homophones
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  1. Brothers (en) : A group of male siblings

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


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


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


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.


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.


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"

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