Even after the surgery, my uncle gets around town by bus.
Even after the surgery, my uncle gets around town by bus.
English
uncle
ˈʌŋ.kəl, ˈʌŋk(ə)l
Meaning: the brother of one's father or mother
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Example sentences
My uncle works at a bank.
My uncle works at a bank.
She was named the sole beneficiary of her uncle's estate.
She was named the sole beneficiary of her uncle's estate.
My uncle and I catch catfish near the dock.
My uncle and I catch catfish near the dock.
My widowed uncle can live near our family now.
My widowed uncle can live near our family now.
Usage Notes
Refers to the brother of a parent or the husband of an aunt. In some cultures, it can also be used as a respectful term for an older male friend.
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