Synonyms for

Nephew

Verb / ˈnefju: / Another word for nephew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Synonyms & similar words

niece cousin kinsman relative heir offspring progeny scion child boy lad youngster juvenile minor youth teen teenager adolescent

Antonyms

niece aunt uncle grandchild granddaughter grandson

Common collocations

  • my nephew
  • his nephew
  • her nephew
  • our nephew
  • a nephew
  • young nephew
  • elder nephew

Word family

noun nephew

Usage note

Nephew refers to the son of one's sibling. It is a specific familial term with no direct antonyms that are single words, hence the inclusion of related family members.

Example sentences

  1. My nephew loves to play soccer.
  2. I am going to spend the day with my nephew.
  3. My nephew is a great student.
  4. I have two nephews and a niece.
  5. I love spending time with my nephews and nieces.

Quotes

  • A nephew is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.
  • Being an uncle or an aunt is a huge responsibility, because you're molding a life. The nephew or niece is going to look up to that aunt or uncle.
  • Nephews often steal our hearts with their sweetness and innocence.

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