CEFR A1

uncle

noun

Meaning

The brother of your father or mother, or the husband of your aunt.

Examples

My uncle John is a doctor.
She inherited the antique watch from her favorite uncle.

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uncle (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋkl/

Definition

The brother of your father or mother, or the husband of your aunt.

Examples

My uncle John is a doctor.
She inherited the antique watch from her favorite uncle.
He introduced his new wife to his uncle.

Antonyms of uncle

Words with the opposite meaning to uncle:

aunt

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