26984 words

uncles

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
the brother of someone's mother or father, or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle:

Examples:

I have lots of uncles and aunts.
We invited my Uncle Steve over.
[ as form of address ] Did you bring me a present, Uncle Jack?
2
any male adult that you know who is older than you:

Examples:

3
the brother of someone’s mother or father, or the husband of someone’s aunt:

Examples:

My aunt and uncle moved to Arizona when they retired.

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