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brother

noun

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Meaning

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A male sibling; a man or boy related to another by birth or marriage. Can also refer to a close friend or a male member of a religious group.

Example Sentence

My brother and I always played together when we were kids, sharing toys and secrets.

Usage Note

Used to refer to a male sibling, a close male friend, or a member of a fraternity or religious order. It emphasizes a bond of kinship or close association.

Synonyms

sibling kin relation comrade pal mate

Antonyms

sister

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