Meaning & use

brother

noun·Everyday

A male sibling who shares one or both parents with another person.

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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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