Brother meaning in English
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Definition
a brother: a male relative with the same parents
a sister: a female relative with the same parents
brotherly: fraternal, like a brother; loyal
Examples
- "I need cash, brother, in a bad way."
- "Know what I'm saying, my brothers?"
- "Chuk-Chuk : Brothers!"
- "You've changed, brother."
- "Bruno and his brother Felix have an argument"
- "Philip : Is it one of your brothers?"
- "Readers may like to note that Sir Bear's brother, Rupert Bear, is CEO of the fossil fuel company Black Gold."
- "Bruno and his brother Felix are having a civilized debate"
- "Chuk-Chuk : Brothers! Brothers!"
- "Brother Jones and I will take a spiritual quest through the mountains."
- "My brothers in Africa are suffering."
- "In fact, Philip, you were a really disgusting, perverted, sick brother."
- "Wang's youngest son Lee took the reins using aggressive tactics: Lee's elder brother Yao, the leading candidate for the position, was found hospitalized in Beijing with both legs broken and his ear missing."
- "You were like a brother to me."
- "Mom was an alcoholic, my brother dropped out of school to join the navy."
- "Hannah : My brother was called John-Paul too."
- "Her mom's name is Anarchy and she has a brother named Constitutional Monarchy."
- "Brothers, now that you have heard the wonderful news, it is time for you to leave."
Exercise 1
Kevin Connors comes from a large family. His mother had 7 children from her first marriage, including Kevin: 3 girls and 4 boys.
The girls are Kevin's .
The boys are Kevin's .
The girls are Kevin's .
The boys are Kevin's .
Kevin Connors comes from a large family. His mother had 7 children from her first marriage, including Kevin: 3 girls and 4 boys.
The girls are Kevin's sisters 1.
The boys are Kevin's brothers 2.
The girls are Kevin's sisters 1.
The boys are Kevin's brothers 2.
1 sisters: The female siblings of a person are 'sisters'. We know that they are female because they are 'girls'.
2 brothers: The male siblings of a person are 'brothers'. We know that they are male because they are 'boys'.
Exercise 2
Toby's mother is Sophie, and his father is Bob Carter. Toby is Bob's .
Bob and Sophie are thinking about having another child, and Sophie hopes that is a girl.
The girl would be Sophie's , and Toby's .
Bob and Sophie are thinking about having another child, and Sophie hopes that is a girl.
The girl would be Sophie's , and Toby's .
Toby's mother is Sophie, and his father is Bob Carter. Toby is Bob's son 1.
Bob and Sophie are thinking about having another child, and Sophie hopes that is a girl.
The girl would be Sophie's daughter 2, and Toby's sister 3.
Bob and Sophie are thinking about having another child, and Sophie hopes that is a girl.
The girl would be Sophie's daughter 2, and Toby's sister 3.
1 son: A father's male child is his 'son'. Toby is Bob's son.
2 daughter: A mother or father's female child is their 'daughter'. The 'gh' in English is silent and the word is pronounced 'daw-ter'.
3 sister: If Bob and Sophie had a daughter, the daughter would be Toby's 'sister'.
Exercise 3
Let's learn about the family!
The child of your mother's brother is your .
Your mother's brother is your .
Your mother's sister is your .
A mother's female child is her .
A mother's male child is her .
The child of your mother's brother is your .
Your mother's brother is your .
Your mother's sister is your .
A mother's female child is her .
A mother's male child is her .
Let's learn about the family!
The child of your mother's brother is your cousin 1.
Your mother's brother is your uncle 2.
Your mother's sister is your aunt 3.
A mother's female child is her daughter 4.
A mother's male child is her son 5.
The child of your mother's brother is your cousin 1.
Your mother's brother is your uncle 2.
Your mother's sister is your aunt 3.
A mother's female child is her daughter 4.
A mother's male child is her son 5.
1 cousin: The child of your mother's brother is your cousin. "Cousin" is used for both males and females.
2 uncle: Your mother's brother is called your "uncle".
3 aunt: Your mother's sister is called your "aunt". The term is pronounced either "ant" or "aunt". Keep in mind that an "ant" is a tiny insect with incredible strength.
4 daughter: A mother's female child is her "daughter". The "gh" in English is silent, and the term is pronounced "daw-ter".
5 son: A mother's male child is her "son".
Exercise 4
Gita (a woman) and Sanjay (a man) got married and had two children: Shamila and Ranjay. One day, Gita's brother Chandru came to stay with the family.
Chandru is the children's .
Chandru is Sanjay's .
Chandru is the children's .
Chandru is Sanjay's .
Gita (a woman) and Sanjay (a man) got married and had two children: Shamila and Ranjay. One day, Gita's brother Chandru came to stay with the family.
Chandru is the children's uncle 1.
Chandru is Sanjay's brother-in-law 2.
Chandru is the children's uncle 1.
Chandru is Sanjay's brother-in-law 2.
1 uncle: Gita's brother Chandru is her children's uncle. The uncle is the brother of one's father or mother.
2 brother-in-law: Sanjay is married to Gita. Gita's brother is Sanjay's brother-in-law, a brother through marriage and not blood.
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