Synonyms for

Brother

Verb / ˈbrʌðɜ: / Another word for brother — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A male sibling.

Synonyms & similar words

brother chum sidekick sister crony buddy pal comrade bloodbrother sibling bro kin relative fellow associate companion ally partner colleague confidant friend mate pal chum buddy accomplice cohort homie brotha

Synonyms by register

Formal

male sibling kin relative

Informal

bro bruh dude mate

Literary

frater brethren

Antonyms

sister stranger enemy rival outsider unrelated person

Common collocations

  • older brother
  • younger brother
  • adoptive brother
  • half-brother
  • brother-in-law
  • good brother
  • best brother

Word family

noun brotherhood
verb brother
adjective fraternal

Usage note

While 'brother' can refer to any male sibling, it is also commonly used informally to refer to a close male friend or associate, or members of a fraternity or religious order.

Example sentences

  1. I have one brother and two sisters.
  2. My brother and I are going to the park.
  3. I love spending time with my little brother.
  4. My brother is older than me.
  5. I miss my brother who lives far away.

Quotes

  • “A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.” - Unknown
  • “There is no buddy like a brother.” - Unknown
  • “We came into the world like brother and brother; / And now let's go hand in hand, not one before another.” - William Shakespeare

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