brother

word

/ˈbɹəðɝ/
BRUH-thur
/bɹˈʌðɐ/
BRUH-thuh

Definition

A male sibling; a boy or man who has the same parents as another person. It can also mean a close male friend or member of a group with a shared identity.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in family contexts and informal speech when referring to close male friends (e.g., 'brother from another mother'). Avoid confusing with 'bro' which is slang and more informal. Used in both literal and figurative senses.

Example Sentences

My brother is two years older than me.

basic

I have two sisters and one brother.

basic

His brother lives in the same city.

basic

Hey brother, can you help me with this?

natural

He's like a brother to me.

natural

We call each other brother even though we're not related.

natural