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uncle

noun

The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʌŋ.kəl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

noun

  1. A source of help and advice and encouragement

    “He played uncle to lonely students”

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Example Sentences

He played uncle to lonely students

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