uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

2

The male cousin of one’s parent.

3

Used as a fictive kinship title for a close male friend of one's parent or parents.

4

Used as a title for the male companion to one's (usually unmarried) parent.

5

A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

6

A pawnbroker.

7

An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

8

An older African-American male.

9

Any middle-aged or elderly man older than the speaker and/or listener.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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