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granduncle vs uncle

uncle vs granduncle

granduncle and uncle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
granduncle Yes No No No
uncle Yes No No No
As nouns, uncle is a hypernym of granduncle; that is, uncle is a word with a broader meaning than granduncle:
  • granduncle: an uncle of your father or mother
  • uncle: the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
granduncle (noun) uncle (noun)
an uncle of your father or mother the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
a source of help and advice and encouragement
Difference between granduncle and uncle

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