brother

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Pronunciation
/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/
/ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/
/ˈbɹʌðɚ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Son of the same parents as another person.

2 Definition

A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).

3 Definition

A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.

Example Sentences
  • I would like to thank the brother who just spoke.
4 Definition

A form of address to a man.

Example Sentences
  • Listen, brother, I don't know what you want, but I'm not interested.
5 Definition

A black male.

6 Definition

Somebody, usually male, connected by a common cause or situation.

7 Definition

Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To treat as a brother.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Expressing exasperation.

Example Sentences
  • We're being forced to work overtime? Oh, brother!