uncle
Translation
uncle
Examples
My uncle lives in New York.
My uncle lives in New York.
He is my favorite uncle.
He is my favourite uncle.
Grammar Patterns
possessive + uncle my/your/his uncle My uncle is a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: aunt
Etymology
From Old French 'oncle', from Latin 'avunculus' meaning 'maternal uncle'.
Memory Tips
Picture your own uncle or a famous character like Uncle Sam to remember the word.