un
cle
Plural
uncles
1
the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband
- His uncle is like a second father to him.
- I don't have any uncles, but I have a neighbor who's like an uncle to me.
- They often go to their uncle's house for family dinners.
- We have a big family with many uncles and aunts.
- You should ask your uncle to share stories about your family's history and traditions.
Antonyms:
2
a source of help and advice and encouragement