Uncle synonyms

ŭng'kəl

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father's brother
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avunculus (Latin)
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mother's brother
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aunt (antonym)
The definition of an aunt is the sister or sister-in-law of one of your parents.
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brother-in-law (related)
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son (related)
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brother (related)
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elder
Any of a genus (Sambucus) of shrubs and small trees of the honeysuckle family, with compound leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers followed by red or purple berries
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grandmother (related)
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father (related)
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best-friend (related)
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avuncular
Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance.
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avuncularity
The condition of being avuncular
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wife (related)
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grandfather (related)
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cousin (related)
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nephew (related)
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grandson (related)
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father-in-law (related)
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dad (related)
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associated word: avuncular
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niece (related)
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husband (related)
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relative (related)
A species or other taxon that shares a common ancestor, usually a relatively recent ancestor, with another:
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Find another word for uncle. In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for uncle, like: father's brother, avunculus (Latin), mother's brother, aunt, brother-in-law, son, brother, elder, grandmother, father and best-friend.
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Uncle Sentence Examples

  • What does your uncle do on the planet?

  • A'Ran's uncle remained at Kiera's pace.

  • She had always loved Sirian as an uncle, a man who helped raise her.

  • "Good morning, Uncle!" said Nicholas, when the old man drew near.

  • What would his Aunt and Uncle say?

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