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uncles

/ˈʌŋkəlz/ /ˈʌŋkl̩z/

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noun

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

Examples :

"My uncles, my mom's brothers, always bring fun games to our family parties. "

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The male cousin of one’s parent.

Examples :

"My uncles often visit me after school, bringing snacks and stories. "

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noun

A companion to one's (usually unmarried) mother.

Examples :

"My mom's uncles often visit her, and they always bring gifts for us. "

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A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

Examples :

"When I felt overwhelmed with my new job, my uncles, who had years of experience, were a great source of advice and support. "

family person aid

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noun

Examples :

"Maria had to visit the uncles to get some cash for rent, pawning her grandmother's ring. "

business finance

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noun

An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

Examples :

""Even though they weren't actually related, Maria always called her parents' best friends 'Aunt Susan' and 'Uncles Joe and David'." "

family culture person

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noun

An older male African-American person.

Examples :

"The young children on the playground respectfully called the older African-American men watching them "Uncles." "

family person race

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verb

To address somebody by the term uncle.

Examples :

"Seeing the young boy struggling to open the heavy door, the kindly old gentleman uncled him, saying, "Let me help you, son." "

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verb

To act like, or as, an uncle.

Examples :

"Seeing the nervous young man struggling to tie his tie, the older gentleman decided to uncle him and offer some helpful advice. "