"Half-brother" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Half-brother" Meaning

A half-brother is the son of one's father, but not one's mother. In other words, a half-brother is the brother of one's sibling, but not one's full brother. A half-brother and half-sister share the same father, but not the same mother. They are also referred to as a " fraternal half-brother" or simply "half-brother".

"Half-brother" Examples

Usage Examples: Half-Brother

My half-brother lives in another city, so I don't get to see him often. [Description]
My mother has two children from a previous marriage, and I have a half-brother who's 10 years older than me. [Family]
The actor's half-brother is also an actor and has appeared in several films. [Biography]
Because our parents divorced when I was young, I didn't have a close relationship with my half-brother until we reconnected on social media. [Personal]
After the will was read, the siblings learned that their late father had a half-brother who had been estranged from the family for decades. [Family Drama]