niece
/ni:s/
Definition
Noun: A niece is the daughter of one's brother or sister. This term specifies a female child within this particular family relationship.
Examples
- My niece is starting kindergarten this fall.
- She loves spending time with her aunt and often brings her niece to the park.
- He is very proud of his niece's academic achievements.
Advanced Usage
- Great-niece (or grand-niece): This refers to the daughter of one's niece or nephew. It indicates a relationship that is one generation further removed.
- My great-niece just celebrated her first birthday.
Variants and Related Words
- Nephew (noun): The male counterpart; the son of one's brother or sister.
- I have one niece and two nephews.
- There is no direct adjective form of "niece." Relationships are described using possessive forms (e.g., , ) or the noun attributively (e.g., ).
Different Meanings
The word "niece" has a single, specific meaning related to familial kinship. It does not have other common definitions.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for "niece" as it is a precise term for a specific familial role. In informal contexts, one might simply say relative or family member, but these are much broader and less specific.
Idioms
- There are no common idioms that specifically feature the word "niece."
Phrasal Verbs
- The word "niece" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a daughter of your brother or sister
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