Word: Male Sibling
Definition: A male sibling is a brother. It refers to a boy or man who shares at least one parent with you.
Usage Instructions:
Use "male sibling" when you want to specify that your brother is male, especially when you are talking about siblings in general (which can include both brothers and sisters).
In everyday conversation, it's more common to simply say "brother."
Example:
Advanced Usage:
In more formal or academic contexts, you might use "male sibling" to discuss family structures or dynamics. For example, "In the study, researchers found that male siblings often have different developmental outcomes compared to female siblings."
Word Variants:
The opposite of a male sibling is a "female sibling," which refers to a sister.
Related words include "sibling" (which can refer to either a brother or sister) and "brother" (which specifically means male sibling).
Different Meanings:
"Sibling" by itself means a brother or sister, without specifying gender.
"Male" refers to the sex of an individual, distinguishing it from "female."
Synonyms:
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
While there aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "male sibling," here are a couple related to the concept of siblings: - "Blood is thicker than water": This means that family relationships are stronger and more important than other relationships. - "Siblings rivalry": This refers to competition or conflict between brothers and/or sisters.
Summary:
A "male sibling" is simply a brother.