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Vocabulary Entry
uncle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A brother of one's father or mother.
Example Sentences
"My uncle took me fishing last weekend."
"She has two uncles who live in different states."
"He is my favorite uncle because he always tells great stories."
V
verb
To act in an uncle-like manner; to treat with the kindness or authority of an uncle.
Example Sentences
"He uncled the children at the family gathering and played games with them."
"She loves to uncle her little cousins whenever they visit."
"After the loss of their parents, he felt it was his duty to uncle his younger siblings."