aunt — the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænt/
Korean meaning: 고모, 이모, 숙모
Korean pronunciation: **앤**트
Example Sentences
- My aunt thinks she's a food critic because she watches cooking shows.
- Aunt Susan always gives the best hugs and the worst financial advice.
- I'm staying at my aunt's house during the summer vacation.
aunt
NOUN//ænt//
the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
💡 Concept
My aunt visits every Sunday with homemade cookies and warm hugs.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ænt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɑːnt/
🌳Etymology
Rootaunt
Origin
13세기 중엽 고대 프랑스어 'ante'에서 유래했으며, 이는 라틴어 'amita'(아버지의 여자 형제)에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
antcan'tgrantplant
ant
can't
grant
plant
🔗Collocations
great aunt
aunt and uncle
visit aunt
favorite aunt
aunt's house
dear aunt
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My aunt thinks she's a food critic because she watches cooking shows.”
😄 Fun example
“Aunt Susan always gives the best hugs and the worst financial advice.”
“I'm staying at my aunt's house during the summer vacation.”
“My aunt taught me how to ride a bicycle when I was seven.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
auntieaunty
Antonyms
unclenephewniece
Related
familyrelativekinshipgrandmothermother
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