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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 | ||
| Antonyms | aunt, auntie, aunty | ||
| 2. | uncle (person) a source of help and advice and encouragement | ||
| Samples | He played uncle to lonely students. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | benefactor, helper | ||
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