Nephew vs. Uncle

Nephew vs. Uncle — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Nephew and Uncle

Nephewnoun

A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

Unclenoun

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

Nephewnoun

(archaic) A son of one's child, grandson.

Unclenoun

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

Nephewnoun

a son of your brother or sister

Unclenoun

(figuratively) A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

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Unclenoun

A pawnbroker.

Unclenoun

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

Unclenoun

An older male African-American person.

Uncleinterjection

A cry used to indicate surrender.

Uncleverb

To address somebody by the term uncle.

Uncleverb

To act like, or as, an uncle.

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Unclenoun

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

Unclenoun

a source of help and advice and encouragement;

he played uncle to lonely students