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English noun: uncle

1. uncle (person) the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt


Broader (hypernym)kinsman


Narrower (hyponym)granduncle, great-uncle


Antonymsaunt, auntie, aunty

2. uncle (person) a source of help and advice and encouragement


SamplesHe played uncle to lonely students.


Broader (hypernym)benefactor, helper









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