brother

UK
/ˈbrʌðə/
US
/ˈbrʌðər/

Translations

brothernoun
brothers
pl
UK
/ˈbrʌðə/
US
/ˈbrʌðər/
My brother is two years older than me.
Мой брат на два года старше меня.
Additional translations
Synonyms
fraternal twin
blood brother
brotheradjective
more brother
Comp.
most brother
Super.
UK
/ˈbrʌð.ə/
US
/ˈbrʌð.ɚ/
Used attributively meaning ‘having the same parents’ or ‘fellow; associated’
brotherinterjection
Colloquial exclamation expressing surprise or exasperation

Definitions

brothernoun
A male sibling; a boy or man who shares one or both parents with another person.
My brother and I used to play soccer in the backyard every weekend.
A fellow member of a religious community, especially a male member of a Christian religious order who is not a priest.
Brother Thomas has dedicated his life to serving the community through his work at the monastery.
A term used to refer to a man or boy in a friendly or affectionate way, often among members of the same group or community.
Hey brother, can you help me move this weekend?
A fellow member of a labor union or fraternal organization.
The brothers of the union gathered to discuss the new contract terms.
brotheradjective
Having the same parents; relating to brothers or to fellow members of a group; allied.
The two brother countries share a long history of cooperation.
brotherinterjection
Used to express surprise, annoyance, or exasperation.
Brother! I can’t believe we missed the last bus.