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UK//ˈəʊldə ˈbrʌðə//US//ˈoʊldər ˈbrʌðər//

Meaning of Older brother

A male sibling who is older than you.

In simple words: A boy or man who is older than you and is your brother.

Older brother in a sentence

  • My older brother plays guitar beautifully.
  • We often argue, but I love my older brother.
  • My older brother took me to the movies last weekend.
  • She looks up to her older brother for advice.
  • An older brother is a protector in many cultures.

How to use Older brother

Typically used in family contexts. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in non-familial contexts.

Grammar pattern

older brother + subject

Memory hint

Think of an 'older' guy who's like a 'bro' to you.

Related words

Collocations with Older brother

  • older brother role
  • older brother figure
  • older brother relationship

Synonyms for Older brother

  • big brother
  • elder brother
  • senior brother

Opposites of Older brother

  • younger brother
  • younger sibling
  • younger brother figure

Common mistakes with Older brother

  • Confused with 'little brother' when referring to younger siblings
  • Using 'old brother' which is grammatically incorrect
  • Omitting the word 'brother' when talking about siblings

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Frequently asked questions about Older brother

What does Older brother mean?

A boy or man who is older than you and is your brother.

What is the definition of Older brother?

A male sibling who is older than you.

How do you use Older brother in a sentence?

My older brother plays guitar beautifully.

Can you give another example of Older brother?

We often argue, but I love my older brother.

What are synonyms for Older brother?

Common alternatives include big brother, elder brother, senior brother.

What is the opposite of Older brother?

Opposite meanings include younger brother, younger sibling, younger brother figure.

What words go with Older brother?

It commonly pairs with older brother role, older brother figure, older brother relationship.

What are common mistakes when using Older brother?

Confused with 'little brother' when referring to younger siblings Using 'old brother' which is grammatically incorrect Omitting the word 'brother' when talking about siblings

How do you pronounce Older brother?

US: //ˈoʊldər ˈbrʌðər//, UK: //ˈəʊldə ˈbrʌðə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Older brother?

Typically used in family contexts. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in non-familial contexts.