kinsman vs uncle
uncle vs kinsmankinsman and uncle both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kinsman | Yes | No | No | No |
| uncle | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
uncle is a hyponym of
kinsman; that is, uncle is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
kinsman:
- kinsman: a male relative
- uncle: the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
Other hyponyms of kinsman include
male sibling, nephew.
| kinsman (noun) | uncle (noun) |
|---|---|
| a male relative | the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt |
| a source of help and advice and encouragement |
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