Meaning of the word brother-in-law in English
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brother-in-law
US /ˈbrʌð.ər.ɪn.lɑː/
UK /ˈbrʌð.ər.ɪn.lɑː/
Noun
1.
the brother of one's husband or wife
Example:
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My brother-in-law is coming to visit next week.
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She gets along well with her brother-in-law.
2.
the husband of one's sister
Example:
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My sister's husband, my brother-in-law, is a great cook.
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I went fishing with my brother-in-law last weekend.
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