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elder brother
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. elder brother
  2. 2. one's senior
  3. 3. older man
An informal and somewhat rough word for "older brother," often used by men in casual speech or in fiction. It can also be used as a form of address to show respect toward an older male figure, similar to calling someone "bro" or "big bro."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That's wrong!" I just blurted it out before I could stop myself!

Sentence 2

My brother is actually terrible in the mornings.

Sentence 3

At times like this, I catch myself thinking about what my brother would do.

Sentence 4

Maybe I should try just being upfront and thanking my brother for once.

Sentence 5

Was that actually on your brother's orders?