brood
0 antonyms and opposites of brood, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A group of young animals, especially birds, hatched or raised together.
How to use brood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English brōd ("brood, hatching"), tracing back to a very old root meaning "heat" or "breeding warmth."
Full origin of brood →Frequently asked questions
What does “brood” mean?
The word “brood” means a group of young animals, especially birds, hatched or raised together. In plain terms, a litter or group of young offspring (especially birds), or — as a verb — sitting on eggs, or sulking and dwelling on negative thoughts.
How do you pronounce “brood”?
“Brood” is pronounced brood (/bɹud/ in IPA).
How do you use “brood” in a sentence?
Here is “brood” used in a sentence: “The hen led her brood of chicks across the yard.”
What part of speech is “brood”?
Depending on how it is used, “brood” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “brood” come from?
The word “brood” comes from Old English. From Old English brōd ("brood, hatching"), tracing back to a very old root meaning "heat" or "breeding warmth.".
Is “brood” a common word?
“Brood” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “brood” have?
“Brood” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of young animals, especially birds, hatched or raised together.