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uncle

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈəŋkəɫ// UK //ˈʌŋkəl// un·cle Archaic General-service Humorous Informal Slang

n. the brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt. Sometimes you might call a close male family friend by this name too.

n. the brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt. In many cultures, the term is also applied as a title of respect or affection to older male family friends.


SIMPLE

My uncle lives in London and visits us every summer.

CONTEXTUAL

After my father passed away, my uncle became a very important mentor in my life.

COMPLEX

While biologically he was merely a distant cousin, the family referred to him as an uncle to signify his integration into their immediate social circle.

Antonyms
Usage

Often used as a title before a name, such as 'Uncle David'.

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