The difference between Brother and Comrade

When used as nouns, brother means son of the same parents as another person, whereas comrade means a mate, companion, or associate.

When used as verbs, brother means to treat as a brother, whereas comrade means to associate with in a friendly way.


check bellow for the other definitions of Brother and Comrade

  1. Brother as a noun:

    Son of the same parents as another person.

  2. Brother as a noun:

    A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).

  3. Brother as a noun:

    A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.

    Examples:

    "Thank you, brother."

    "I would like to thank the brother who just spoke."

  4. Brother as a noun (African American Vernacular English):

    A black male.

  5. Brother as a noun:

    Somebody, usually male, connected by a common cause or situation.

  6. Brother as a noun:

    Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.

  1. Brother as a verb (transitive):

    To treat as a brother.

  1. Comrade as a noun:

    A mate, companion, or associate.

  2. Comrade as a noun:

    A companion in battle; fellow soldier.

  3. Comrade as a noun (communism):

    A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person.

    Examples:

    "Hello, comrade. Are you going to the Communist Party meeting tonight?"

  4. Comrade as a noun (communism):

    Examples:

    "'Comrade Lenin inspired our people to undertake great works."

  1. Comrade as a verb (transitive):

    To associate with in a friendly way.

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