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nephew

[nef-yoo, nev-yoo] / ˈnɛf yu, ˈnɛv yu /
NOUN
kinsman
Synonyms
STRONG
agnate aunt blood brother-in-law cognate connection cousin father father-in-law folk folks grandparents in-laws kin kinsperson kinswoman mother mother-in-law niece relation sib sibling sister-in-law stepbrother stepparent stepsister uncle
WEAK
clansperson great-grandparents
NOUN
kinswoman
Synonyms
STRONG
agnate aunt blood brother-in-law cognate connection cousin father father-in-law folk folks grandparents in-laws kin kinsman kinsperson mother mother-in-law niece relation sib sibling sister-in-law stepbrother stepparent stepsister uncle
WEAK
clansperson great-grandparents
NOUN
man
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dude fellow gentleman guy person
STRONG
beau bloke boyfriend bro brother cat chap father gent grandfather husband papa sir son uncle
WEAK
swain
NOUN
relative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aunt cousin father folk mother niece sibling uncle
STRONG
agnate blood brother-in-law cognate connection father-in-law folks grandparents in-laws kinsperson mother-in-law relation sib sister-in-law stepbrother stepparent stepsister
WEAK
clansperson great-grandparents

Example Sentences

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According to the affidavit, her nephew, William Robbins, who lived in the house, was in his bedroom that night when he heard a loud bang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I say that on behalf of your aunt, but also for every other vulnerable elderly person who could do with a nephew like you.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

That appeared to pave the way for the emperor's daughter to rise to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but the birth of Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, the following year silenced the debate.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Jayden's aunt, Stephanie Jolly, described her nephew as "wonderful".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The woman must have been Ampai, and this big guy must be her nephew.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.