Synonyms for nephew
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).
Forms
- Plural
- nephews → grandsons, neves…
Example sentences
- grandson The old man is always accompanied by his grandson.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nephew | rising | |
| grandson | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- neve1
- 8 letters
- grandson2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (grandson2 = 2 syllables).