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Brother-in-law

Description:

Brother-in-law is a term used to refer to a person who is the brother of someone's spouse, or the husband of someone's sister.

Senses:

1. A man who is the brother of someone's spouse.
2. A man who is married to someone's sister.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, brother-in-law most commonly refers to a person who is the brother of someone's spouse. It is a term used to describe the familial relationship between one's spouse and their sibling.

Local Usage:

In some regions, brother-in-law can also refer to a man who is married to someone's sister. This usage is more common in certain cultures or communities where this extended familial relationship is emphasized.

Sample Sentences:

1. My brother-in-law helped me move into our new house.
2. I bought a birthday gift for my brother-in-law.
3. Sarah's brother-in-law is coming to visit this weekend.
4. John is my husband's brother-in-law.
5. Her sister's husband is her brother-in-law.

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