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stepbrother

noun

A boy or man who is the child of one's stepparent from an earlier relationship.

Example sentences

  • “My stepbrother and I only met when our parents married, but we get along well.”
  • “My stepbrother is three years older and taught me to play chess.”

Not the same as a half-brother, who shares one biological parent with you. A stepbrother shares none.

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