Definitions
- Describing a relationship between members of a fraternity or brotherhood. - Referring to a bond between people who share a common interest or goal. - Talking about an attitude of goodwill and support towards others, especially those in need.
- Describing a relationship between brothers or siblings. - Referring to a bond between people who share a close and affectionate relationship. - Talking about an attitude of kindness and concern towards others, especially those in need.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a bond between people.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of camaraderie and support.
- 3Both words can be used to describe attitudes of kindness and concern towards others.
What is the difference?
- 1Relationship: Fraternally describes a relationship between members of a fraternity or brotherhood, while brotherly describes a relationship between brothers or siblings.
- 2Intensity: Brotherly suggests a closer and more affectionate bond than fraternally.
- 3Usage: Fraternally is less commonly used than brotherly in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Fraternally has a more formal connotation than brotherly, which is often used in a casual or informal context.
Remember this!
Fraternally and brotherly are synonyms that describe a bond between people based on mutual support and kindness. However, fraternally is more commonly used to describe relationships between members of a fraternity or brotherhood, while brotherly is used to describe relationships between siblings or people who share a close and affectionate bond.
