Brethrens vs. Brethren
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 14, 2023
"Brethrens" is an incorrect spelling; the correct term is "Brethren," denoting members of a particular group or sect.
Which is correct: Brethrens or Brethren
How to spell Brethren?
Brethrens is Incorrect
Brethren is Correct
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Key Differences
Associate "Brethren" with religious contexts, where the term is commonly used.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Compare with "men" – you don’t say "mens."
Harlon Moss
Sep 09, 2023
"Brethren" already implies plurality, so adding an 's' is redundant.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Remember the ending: -ren, not -rens.
Janet White
Sep 09, 2023
Think of "Brethren" as akin to "children" - no additional 's' needed.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Brethrens and Brethren Definitions
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Brethren
A men's group related by a common interest or belief.
The brethren of the Masonic lodge met monthly.
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Sep 09, 2023
Brethren
Members of a particular religious group, especially Christians.
The brethren gathered for the weekly prayer.
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
Brethren
Used as a form of address to members of a religious congregation.
Welcome, my brethren.
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
Brethren
Fellow members of a profession, organization, or group.
He considered all musicians his brethren.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
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Brethren
Brethren Any of various Protestant denominations, especially those arising out of the Anabaptist and Pietist movements in Central Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Brethren
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
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Sep 08, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Brethren?
It's called "Brethren" from Old English, referring to "brothers" or members of a religious group.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Brethren?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context, e.g., "and" in "brothers and brethren."
Harlon Moss
Sep 09, 2023
What is the verb form of Brethren?
"Brethren" is a noun and doesn't have a verb form.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Which vowel is used before Brethren?
It depends on the context, but commonly 'e' as in "the brethren."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Which article is used with Brethren?
Both "a" (when referring to one group) and "the" can be used.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Is Brethren a negative or positive word?
It is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
What is the stressed syllable in Brethren?
The first syllable, "breth," is stressed.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 09, 2023
Is Brethren a vowel or consonant?
"Brethren" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 09, 2023
Is Brethren an abstract noun?
No, it refers to a specific group of people.
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
Is the Brethren term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
Which determiner is used with Brethren?
Common determiners include "the" and "my."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
What is the first form of Brethren?
"Brethren" is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
Harlon Moss
Sep 09, 2023
How is Brethren used in a sentence?
"The brethren of the church congregated in the hall for the annual meeting."
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
Is Brethren a countable noun?
Yes, in contexts like "several groups of brethren."
Samantha Walker
Sep 09, 2023
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