Meaning & use
brother
A male sibling who shares one or both parents with another person.
See it in a sentence
My older brother taught me how to ride a bike when I was six.
The two brothers started a small business together after college.
A note on using this word
"Brother" is also used informally to address a close male friend, and in religious contexts for a fellow member of a group.
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