uncle

The word “uncle” means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt. In plain terms, your parent's brother — or, informally, any older man treated like family.

“Uncle” is pronounced UHNG-kl (/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “uncle” used in a sentence: “My uncle took me fishing every summer.”

Words with a similar meaning to “uncle” include eam, eme, nuncle, uncley, unclie and uncly.

The opposite of “uncle” — its antonyms — are aunt, niece, nephew, boy and aunty.

Depending on how it is used, “uncle” can be a noun and an intj.

The word “uncle” comes from Latin. From Middle English uncle, via Old French oncle, from Latin avunculus ("maternal uncle," literally "little grandfather").

“Uncle” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

Your uncle's wife is your aunt, specifically an aunt by marriage rather than by blood. Just as an uncle can be your parent's brother or your aunt's husband, an aunt can be your parent's sister or your uncle's wife. Their children are your first cousins either way.

An uncle is the brother of your mother or father, or your aunt's husband. A great-uncle, sometimes called a grand-uncle, is one generation further back: the brother of one of your grandparents. So your uncle is your parent's brother, while your great-uncle is your grandparent's brother.

To 'say uncle' is an informal American expression meaning to give up, surrender, or admit defeat, often used during playful wrestling or teasing. When someone finally says uncle, they are conceding. The phrase has nothing to do with actual uncles; its exact origin is uncertain but likely early twentieth-century.

Yes. The children of your uncles and aunts are your first cousins, the people who share a set of grandparents with you. This holds whether the uncle is related to you by blood or by marriage. Your own children and your cousin's children would then be second cousins.