CEFR B1

nephew

noun

Meaning

The son of one's sibling.

Examples

My nephew is starting university next year.
She dotes on her young nephew, buying him all the latest toys.

Synonyms: boy, lad, son, male relative

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nephew (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛf.juː/

Definition

The son of one's sibling.

Examples

My nephew is starting university next year.
She dotes on her young nephew, buying him all the latest toys.
He was proud to see his nephew graduate from law school.

Synonyms of nephew

Words with a similar meaning to nephew:

boy
lad
son
male relative

Antonyms of nephew

Words with the opposite meaning to nephew:

niece
son

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