uncle

Meanings

• noun

  A brother or sister's spouse, or any older male relative.

  - "My uncle lives in New York."
  - "Uncle Joe is known for his delicious apple pie."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌŋ.kəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈʌŋ.kəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

boy , aunty , nephew , niece , aunt

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Synonyms

eam , eme

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncle
runt , hunt , punt , front

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Variants

List of all variants of uncle that leads to same result
uncle , uncles , uncle-in-law , uncles-in-law , Uncle Sam , uncle sams , Uncle Tom , Uncle Tomism , Uncle Toms , uncle toms , Uncle Tommed , Uncle Tomming , Dutch uncle , Dutch uncles , great-uncle , great-uncles , and Bob's your uncle , said , said uncle , say , say uncle , sayer , sayers , saying , saying uncle , says , says uncle , that is to say , to say nothing of , Beard , Daniel Beard , Daniel Carter Beard , Uncle Dan , Uncle Dan Beard

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Etymology

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Old English uncel, from un- 'not' + cel 'younger brother'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncle' is derived from the Old English word 'uncel', which means 'younger brother'.

2. In some cultures, uncles are considered to be protectors and caretakers of their nephews and nieces.

3. The term 'uncle' is used to refer to any older male relative, not just a brother's spouse.

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Related Concepts

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1. aunt: Female counterpart of an uncle.

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Culture

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The term 'uncle' has various cultural and historical significances. In some cultures, uncles play an important role in the upbringing of children. In literature, uncles have been portrayed as wise mentors or as antagonists. In art, uncles have been depicted in various forms, such as in paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "uncle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an older male relative or a family photo with an older male relative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncle' with the image of a loving, caring, and protective figure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uncle Nate Never Eats Apples' to remember the definition of uncle.

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