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Brother-in-law for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'brəðər_'ɪn,lɔ

What does Brother-in-law really mean?

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Brother-in-law is a word that we use to describe a special relationship that we have with someone who is connected to us by marriage. Do you have siblings? You know, brothers or sisters? Well, imagine that you have a brother, and he gets married to a wonderful person. Now, that person we call your brother's wife or your sister-in-law. It's like having a sister but not by birth.

Now, let's think about what happens when your sister-in-law has a brother. That brother becomes your brother-in-law! It's like having a brother, but again, not by birth. It's someone who is part of your family because they are connected to you through marriage. This person is the brother of your sister-in-law.

So, to summarize: a brother-in-law is the husband of your sister (or your brother's wife) or the brother of your spouse. In a way, it's like having an extra brother, someone who is related to you because of marriage and who can become an important part of your family. Having a brother-in-law means that you have someone you can rely on, have fun with, and share special moments with, just like you would with your own brother.


Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Moore on 2023-10-28 10:05:58

Brother-in-law In a sentece

Learn how to use Brother-in-law inside a sentece

  • My sister's husband is my brother-in-law.
  • My brother's wife's brother is also my brother-in-law.
  • When my cousin gets married, her husband will become my brother-in-law.
  • My aunt's son-in-law is my brother-in-law.
  • If my father remarries, his new wife's brother will be my brother-in-law.

Brother-in-law Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

in-law relative-in-law