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brothers

The correct spelling is brothers.

How to pronounce brothers

/ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)z/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)z/

Say it like: Bro-the-rs

The correct spelling is brothers. Son of the same parents as another person. For example: "I would like to thank the brother who just spoke."

Usage Examples

I would like to thank the brother who just spoke.

Listen, brother, I don't know what you want, but I'm not interested.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Son of the same parents as another person.
  2. 2.A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
  3. 3.A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
  4. 4.A form of address to a man.
  5. 5.A black male.

verb

  1. 1.To treat as a brother.

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