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uncle vs granduncle

granduncle vs uncle

uncle and granduncle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uncle Yes No No No
granduncle Yes No No No
As nouns, granduncle is a hyponym of uncle; that is, granduncle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uncle:
  • uncle: the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
  • granduncle: an uncle of your father or mother
Other hyponyms of uncle include great-uncle.
uncle (noun) granduncle (noun)
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt an uncle of your father or mother
a source of help and advice and encouragement
Difference between uncle and granduncle

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