B2 verb Neutro

brotherhood

/ˈbrʌðəhʊd/

Brotherhood refers to the feeling of friendship, support, and understanding between people, particularly within a group or community. It can also denote an organization or association of people who share common interests, beliefs, or professions.

Exemplos

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1

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

2

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

3

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
brotherhood
Advérbio
brotherly
Adjetivo
brotherly
Relacionado
brother
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'hood' (like a neighborhood or a protective covering) that encompasses all your 'brothers' (friends), keeping the bond strong and safe.

Quiz rápido

The soldiers, having faced many dangers together, developed a strong sense of ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: brotherhood

Exemplos

1

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

everyday

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

2

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

formal

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

3

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

informal

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

4

Historical analysis suggests that the secret brotherhood played a significant role in the political revolution.

academic

Historical analysis suggests that the secret brotherhood played a significant role in the political revolution.

5

The firm encourages a sense of brotherhood to ensure that all departments work toward a unified goal.

business

The firm encourages a sense of brotherhood to ensure that all departments work toward a unified goal.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
brotherhood
Advérbio
brotherly
Adjetivo
brotherly
Relacionado
brother

Colocações comuns

sense of brotherhood sense of brotherhood
bonds of brotherhood bonds of brotherhood
universal brotherhood universal brotherhood
spirit of brotherhood spirit of brotherhood
close-knit brotherhood close-knit brotherhood

Frases Comuns

the brotherhood of man

the brotherhood of man

joined in brotherhood

joined in brotherhood

oath of brotherhood

oath of brotherhood

Frequentemente confundido com

brotherhood vs fraternity

Fraternity often refers specifically to male social organizations in US colleges, while brotherhood is a broader term for the emotional bond itself.

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Notas de uso

While 'brotherhood' historically referred to men, in modern academic and social contexts, it is sometimes used inclusively to describe deep solidarity within any group, though 'community' or 'solidarity' are gender-neutral alternatives.

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Erros comuns

Learners often think 'brotherhood' only refers to biological brothers, but it is more commonly used to describe metaphorical or professional bonds.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'hood' (like a neighborhood or a protective covering) that encompasses all your 'brothers' (friends), keeping the bond strong and safe.

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Origem da palavra

From Middle English 'brotherhede', combining 'brother' with the suffix '-hood', denoting a state, condition, or collective group.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to the feeling of unity Countable when referring to a specific organization or society Often followed by the preposition 'among' or 'between'
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Contexto cultural

The term is frequently used in the context of labor unions (e.g., International Brotherhood of Teamsters) and religious or philosophical movements emphasizing human equality.

Quiz rápido

The soldiers, having faced many dangers together, developed a strong sense of ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: brotherhood

Palavras relacionadas

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A1

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of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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