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Brood
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Use 'brood' when referring to a whole family of young ones together, especially with animals or birds. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wmlFbuDFHQbFlD14833reEKYQGw.webp)
Numbers Implied![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Brood' suggests several offspring, rather than just one or two. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/81BZjl04DnlRoStIq3TBIpbVgX4.webp)
Not for Humans![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While 'brood' can refer to human families, it might feel impersonal or humorous. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/f1D6jbzVrTZ4h13XvlSdGV6uvQ.webp)