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Meaning of uncle
noun
- The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
- The male cousin of one’s parent.
- A companion to one's (usually unmarried) mother.
- A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
- A pawnbroker.
verb
- To address somebody by the term uncle.
- To act like, or as, an uncle.
interjection
- A cry used to indicate surrender.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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