brother

noun
UK: /ˈbrʌðər/
US: /ˈbrʌðər/

  1. A male sibling; a son of the same parents as another person.

    1. My brother is older than me by two years. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's not just my colleague he's also my brother in arms during difficult projects. [ ] [ ]

  2. A male fellow member of a group or organization.

    1. He is my brother in the fraternity. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must stand together as brothers and sisters to defend our rights. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to address a man, often in an informal or friendly way.

    1. Hey brother, how are you today? [ ] [ ]
    2. Brother, can you spare some change for a cup of coffee on this cold day? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sibling comrade fellow mate
brother verb

  1. To treat someone like a brother; to show brotherhood.

    1. We should brother all people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization aims to brother those in need providing support and guidance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brother" in English means: A male sibling; a son of the same parents as another person., A male fellow member of a group or organization., Used to address a man, often in an informal or friendly way..

The phonetic transcription of "brother" is /ˈbrʌðər/ in British English and /ˈbrʌðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brother": sibling, comrade, fellow, mate.

Example usage of "brother": "My brother is older than me by two years.". More examples on the page.