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Examples of half brother in a Sentence
George is my half brother.
Recent Examples on the Web
She was also raised in Oklahoma but, unlike her half brother Baldwin, spoke very little English.
—Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
In addition to their daughter, he is survived by a half brother, F. Brooks Whitworth.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of half brother was
in the 14th century
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“Half brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20brother. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
half brother
noun
: a brother by one parent only
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