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BROTHER

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Brother.

How to pronounce brother:

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Brother - as a noun

A male with the same parents as someone else

Example: "My brother still lives with our parents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blood brother
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
male sibling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sister

(roman catholic church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address

Example: "A benedictine brother"

A male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)

Example: "None of his brothers would betray him"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fellow membermember
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buddychumcronypalsidekick
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
friend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

Example: "Greetings, comrade!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comrade

Brother - as a verb

To treat as a brother.

Brother - as an interjection

Expressing exasperation.

Example: "We're being forced to work overtime? oh, brother!"

Example Sentences

"My brother is six years older than me."
"She has a younger brother named Jake."
"Please pass this message along to your brother."
"My brother and I share a strong bond."
"His brother is a talented musician."
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Word Game Points

Is BROTHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brother is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROTHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BROTHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brother is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROTHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BROTHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brother is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROTHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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