Great-uncle
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Great-uncle is a noun meaning An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).
Meaning
An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).
Word Forms
- great-uncles
- greatuncle
Synonyms for great-uncle
Depending on context, synonyms include granduncle, gruncle.
Antonyms for great-uncle
Common opposites include great-aunt, great-nephew, great-niece.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include granduncle, great-granduncle, greatuncle, great-aunt, grand-uncle, uncle.
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