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great-uncle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun great-uncle has 1 sense
  1. great-uncle, granduncle - an uncle of your father or mother
    --1 is a kind of uncle

Definitions from the Web

Term: great-uncle

(noun)

1. A person's paternal or maternal uncle who is one generation above their parents.

Example sentence: My great-uncle served in the military during World War II.

(adjective)

1. Used to describe something excellent, impressive, or of high quality.

Example sentence: The museum had a great-uncle collection of rare artifacts.

(verb)

1. To act as a great-uncle.

Example sentence: Despite not being related by blood, I always great-uncle my friend's kids as if they were my own.

(adverb)

1. Used to modify a verb, indicating that something was done in an exceptional or impressive manner.

Example sentence: She sings great-uncle and captivates the audience with her talent.

(noun, local)

1. A term often used in certain regions to refer to a family member who is neither a direct uncle nor a grandfather, but has a close relationship with the family.

Example sentence: In some cultures, the role of a great-uncle extends beyond blood relations and includes close family friends.


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