noun

uncle

uncle

My uncle lives in New York.

My uncle lives in New York.

He is my favorite uncle.

He is my favourite uncle.

possessive + uncle my/your/his uncle My uncle is a doctor.

Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: aunt

From Old French 'oncle', from Latin 'avunculus' meaning 'maternal uncle'.

Picture your own uncle or a famous character like Uncle Sam to remember the word.

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