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uncle

1 of 1noun
/ˈʌŋkəl/
Forms:uncles
1

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

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  • His uncle is like a second father to him.
  • I don't have any uncles, but I have a neighbor who's like an uncle to me.
  • They often go to their uncle's house for family dinners.
  • We have a big family with many uncles and aunts.
  • You should ask your uncle to share stories about your family's history and traditions.
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2

a source of help and advice and encouragement