aunt

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɑːnt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ænt, ɑnt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ant, änt)

Collocations for "aunt"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "aunt" in context.

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aunt

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. is the [best, nicest, most fun] aunt
  2. is my favorite aunt
  3. is my [crazy, mean] aunt
  4. dated: an old maiden aunt
  5. my aunt is coming to visit
  6. my Aunt [Gwen, Monica, Claire]
  7. aunt and [uncle, nephew, cousin]
  8. (all) her aunts and uncles (are coming)
  9. he was [raised, brought up] by his aunt (and uncle)
  10. Great Aunt [Sally, Mona]
  11. is my (great) aunt
  12. is my aunt on my [mother's, father's] side
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