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A sister of a parent or the wife of a parent’s brother.
Examples
We visited our aunts at the weekend.
Is your aunt your mother’s sister?
He sent his aunt a birthday card.
Aunt Maya is coming to dinner.
My aunt lives near the sea.
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Examples
My aunt lives near the sea.
We visited our aunts at the weekend.
Aunt Maya is coming to dinner.
Is your aunt your mother’s sister?
He sent his aunt a birthday card.
FAQ
An aunt is a parent’s sister or the wife of a parent’s brother.
Can an aunt be related by marriage?
Yes. The wife of a parent’s brother can also be called an aunt.
What is a more informal word for aunt?
Auntie or aunty is an affectionate alternative.
Yes. Say one aunt or several aunts.
Do people say Aunt before a name?
Yes. For example, Aunt Maya is a common way to address or refer to her.
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