Mother

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðər/

Definitions of mother

noun a female parent or a woman in relation to her child or children

Example Sentences

A1 My mother cooks delicious meals for our family.

A2 I called my mother to wish her a happy birthday.

B1 My mother always gives me good advice when I need it.

B2 My mother is a strong and independent woman who raised me on her own.

C1 My mother has always been my rock, supporting me through all of life's challenges.

C2 I am forever grateful for the love and sacrifices my mother has made for me.

Examples of mother in a Sentence

formal The mother of the bride looked elegant in her gown.

informal My mother always knows how to make me feel better when I'm down.

slang Hey, my mom is the bomb - she always hooks me up with snacks.

figurative Nature is like the mother of all living things, providing sustenance and support.

Grammatical Forms of mother

• past tense: mothered
• plural: mothers
• comparative: more maternal
• superlative: most maternal
• present tense: mothers
• future tense: will mother
• perfect tense: have mothered
• continuous tense: is mothering
• singular: mother
• positive degree: motherly
• infinitive: to mother
• gerund: mothering
• participle: mothered

Origin and Evolution of mother

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mother' has its origin in the Old English word 'modor' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'mōdēr'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'mother' has retained its core meaning of a female parent throughout its evolution in various languages. However, its usage has expanded to include metaphorical meanings such as nurturing, caring, and originator of something.