Brother

usgb/ˈbrʌðər/
noun

A man or boy who has the same parents as another person.

My younger brother is an engineer.
Visual representation of "brother" - A man or boy who has the same parents as another person.

Often appears as...

  • younger brother
  • older brother
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Family Ties

Emphasizes blood relation, specifically sharing parents and typically used within a family context.

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My brother and I look alike because we have the same parents.
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Sibling Order

Can indicate the order of birth, such as 'older' for seniority and 'younger' for the opposite.

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My older brother is two years my senior.
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