Uncle

Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋkəl/

Definitions of uncle

noun a male relative who is a sibling of one's parent

Example Sentences

A1 My uncle is coming to visit us next week.

A2 I have a favorite uncle who always tells funny jokes.

B1 My uncle works as a mechanic and he's really good at fixing cars.

B2 I often turn to my uncle for advice because he is very wise and experienced.

C1 My uncle's generosity knows no bounds; he is always willing to help those in need.

C2 My uncle's vast knowledge of history never fails to impress me.

Examples of uncle in a Sentence

formal My uncle is a successful businessman who owns multiple companies.

informal I'm going to visit my uncle this weekend to catch up with him.

slang My uncle is such a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.

figurative The old oak tree in our backyard is like the uncle of our family, providing shade and comfort for generations.

Grammatical Forms of uncle

• past tense: uncled
• plural: uncles
• comparative: more uncle
• superlative: most uncle
• present tense: uncles
• future tense: will uncle
• perfect tense: have uncled
• continuous tense: is uncleing
• singular: uncle
• positive degree: uncle
• infinitive: to uncle
• gerund: uncleing
• participle: uncled

Origin and Evolution of uncle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncle' originated from the Latin word 'avunculus', which means maternal uncle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncle' has evolved to refer to a male relative who is a sibling of one's parent, regardless of whether they are maternal or paternal. The term has also been used more informally to address an older male friend or mentor.