Meaning
The sister of your mother or father, or the wife of your uncle.
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Word origin
From Old French ante, from Latin amita, which named the sister of your father.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- amita
Grammar
Examples
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"Aunt" here means the sister of his mother or father.
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An "aunt" and an "uncle" are often a married pair.
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"Aunts" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: aunt, lunch, radio and 7 more words.