nephew

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Nephew Definition & Meaning

1. A nephew is the son of one's brother or sister.

Example: My nephew is coming to visit me this weekend.

2. A nephew can also refer to the son of one's spouse's brother or sister.

Example: My husband's nephew is getting married next month.

3. In a broader sense, nephew can refer to any male relative who is younger than oneself.

Example: My nephew-in-law is a talented musician.

4. Nephew can also be used figuratively to refer to a younger or less experienced person who is under one's guidance or care.

Example: As a senior manager, i feel responsible for my team members, who are like my nephews and nieces.

5. In some cultures, nephew can be used as a term of respect or endearment for a younger male relative or acquaintance.

Example: "hello, nephew, how are you doing today?" (used as a greeting in some native american communities)

Examples of the word nephew used in sentences.

  • My sister's son is my nephew.
  • My nephew loves playing with his toy cars.
  • I bought my nephew a new book for his birthday.
  • I am looking forward to seeing my nephew this weekend.
  • My nephew is three years old and already very curious.
  • My nephew loves playing football on the weekends.
  • When my nephew was born, I became an aunt for the first time.
  • I'm going to visit my sister and her nephew next weekend.
  • My nephew is always curious and asks a lot of questions.
  • My nephew drew me a picture of his favorite animal for my birthday.
  • My nephew is a huge fan of superheroes, and he always wants to dress up like them.
  • I am very proud of my nephew, who recently graduated from college with high honors.
  • It's always heartwarming to see how excited my nephew gets when he receives a new toy or a book that he's been looking forward to.
  • I love spending time with my nephew during holidays, as we share similar interests, and he always has something interesting to talk about.
  • When my sister gave birth to her first child, I became an aunt, and my nephew became the center of our family's attention.
  • My husband's nephew just got accepted into a prestigious university for his engineering degree.
  • I picked up my nephew from school and took him to the park to play frisbee.
  • My nephew is a talented musician and his piano recital was simply breathtaking.
  • My sister's son is a mischievous little nephew who loves to pull pranks on his family members.
  • It was heartwarming to see my nephew walk down the aisle as the ring bearer at my wedding.
  • I'm planning to take my nephew to the zoo this weekend, as he's been really keen to see the elephants.
  • My nephew is studying medicine and hopes to become a doctor like his father.
  • My nephew has a really sharp wit and always keeps me on my toes with his quick comebacks.
  • My nephew is an accomplished musician, having won several awards for his guitar playing.
  • Whenever my nephew comes to stay, we always end up playing board games for hours on end.
  • My nephew is a fitness enthusiast and often spends his weekends running marathons or hiking in the mountains.
  • My nephew decided to study abroad, and it was a great opportunity for him to immerse himself in a new culture.
  • My nephew's wedding was a grand affair, and I was delighted to be a part of his big day.
  • As a childless aunt, I spoil my nephew with presents whenever I get the chance.
  • My nephew is a budding artist and I always look forward to seeing his latest creations.
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