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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent)..
Use great-aunt when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Great-aunt means An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent)..
Common synonyms include grandaunt, grauntie.
Possible antonyms include great-uncle, great-nephew, great-niece.
Use great-aunt where its definition matches the intended context.
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