uncle

simple noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

The brother of one's grandparent. Often written as a compound: great-uncle.

An uncle who is old.

Refers to a wealthy uncle, often stereotypically.

A more formal or gentle way to refer to a deceased uncle.

An uncle who is old.

The uncle you like more than any other.

The uncle you like more than any other.

A deceased uncle.

An uncle who has never married.

Refers to an uncle who is deeply loved.

The brother of one's mother.

The brother of one's father.

An uncle with eccentric or strange behavior.

An uncle with unconventional and slightly strange behavior.

An uncle who is habitually drunk.