Pronunciation

/broʊðər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A male sibling: My brother is two years older than me.
2. A male friend or acquaintance who is not a blood relative but is treated with familial affection: He’s like a brother to me.
3. In a religious context, a male disciple or follower of a particular faith.

Verb

1. To refer to someone as one’s brother: She introduced her new colleague as her brother from another mother.
2. To have a close relationship with someone: They’ve been brothers since childhood.

Phrases

• “Call your brother for advice.”
• “My big brother always looked out for me.”
• “Brothers stick together.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I argued with my brother about the game last night.”
• Verb: “She has a younger brother who’s just started college.”
• Phrasal Usage: “My brother and I decided to take a road trip together.”

Synonyms

• Brotherly
• Sibling
• Comrade
• Pal
• Friend (informal)
• Fellow (colloquial)

Antonyms

• Sister
• Sisterly
• Enemy
• Stranger
• Acquaintance

Note: The verb “brother” as a noun is less common and usually implies a figurative sense of close relationship rather than a biological one. In most cases, it would be more appropriate to use “call” or “refer to” when talking about a person being addressed as a brother.