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the brother I never had vs the brother I never have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The brother I never had' is the more common and idiomatic expression, used to refer to someone who is like a brother even though they are not related. 'The brother I never have' could be used in a hypothetical or future context, but it is less common.

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the brother I never had

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to someone who is like a brother even though they are not related.

This phrase is used to describe a close relationship with someone who is not a biological sibling but is like a brother in terms of closeness and support.

Examples:

  • He's the brother I never had, always looking out for me.
  • She's like the sister I never had, always there for me.
  • Growing up, he was the brother I never had.
  • She's the best friend I never had, always understanding me.
  • He's the mentor I never had, guiding me through tough times.
  • Aug 14, 2016 ... I've never heard it said quite like your question…the one i've heard is: “you're the brother i never had”. which makes it a bit different.
  • Aug 6, 2023 ... He's honestly like the brother I never had man and I've had many friends come and go, but he's always been a constant in my life. I think it's ...
  • Jun 13, 2016 ... ... The Brother I Never Had›. Relationships. Thank You For Being The Brother I Never Had. I know years from now, we will still be in each other's ...
  • In Tribute to the Brother I Never Had. RCF Fam. In Tribute to the Brother I Never Had. Doug Thorpe · August 30, 2024. This post is a different sort of ...
  • My life would not have been the same without Captain. He believed in me and saw things I didn't. He was the brother I never had and one of the best people I ...
  • Jul 22, 2018 ... Seeing the brother i never had but desired off to China ,may the good Lord continue to bless u and be a good son that u are . He calls me dad, his name is ...
  • Sep 13, 2012 ... The Brother I Never Had · Height like my Dad. · Athleticism. He'd probably a baseball player. After all, my Dad taught us girls to throw a ball ...
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  • Feb 13, 2023 ... The Brother I never had passed. Guido Basso was my best friend for 63 years and I will miss his wry humor, his great bear hugs and his ...
  • Apr 9, 2019 ... In 2014, I lost a very dear friend Gavin Reeve-Daniels who was like the brother I never had. He was sadly and cruelly taken away from us by ...

Alternatives:

  • the brother from another mother
  • like a brother to me
  • like a brother from another mother
  • like the brother I never had
  • like a true brother

the brother I never have

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It could be used in a hypothetical or future context.

This phrase could be used to talk about a hypothetical or future situation where you imagine having a brother you never had before.

Alternatives:

  • the brother I will never have
  • the brother I may never have
  • the brother I could never have
  • the brother I might never have
  • the brother I would never have

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