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NEES/niːs/

A niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. A nephew is the son. Your child is your son or daughter, not your niece. Nice means pleasant and sounds the same for many speakers — a classic mix-up. My niece; a niece of mine.

Meaning

The daughter of your brother or sister.

Examples

• “My niece is five years old.”
• “We visited my niece at the weekend.”
• “His niece lives in Manchester.”

Good to know

niece = sibling’s daughter. Male: nephew. Mix-up: nice (pleasant).

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