HyperDic: uncle

English > 2 senses of the word uncle:
NOUNperson unclethe brother of your father or mother
person unclea source of help and advice and encouragement
uncle > pronunciation
Soundsah'ngkahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > uncle: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt.
Narrowergreat-uncle, granduncleAn uncle of your father or mother
BroaderkinsmanA male relative
Oppositeaunt, auntie, auntyThe sister of your father or mother
Spanishtio, tío
Catalanoncle, tio
Adjectivesavuncularbeing or relating to an uncle
English > uncle: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA source of help and advice and encouragement.
Example"he played uncle to lonely students"
Broaderbenefactor, helperA person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
Spanishmentor
Catalanmentor, tio
Adjectivesavuncularresembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence

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