Mr

Pronunciation: /mɪstər/

Definitions of Mr

noun a title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a man without a higher or honorific or professional title

Example Sentences

A1 Mr. Smith is my neighbor.

A2 I saw Mr. Brown at the grocery store.

B1 Mr. Johnson is the CEO of the company.

B2 I had a meeting with Mr. Williams to discuss the project.

C1 Mr. Thompson's expertise in the field is well-known.

C2 Mr. Anderson's contributions have greatly impacted the industry.

Examples of Mr in a Sentence

formal Mr. Johnson will be attending the board meeting tomorrow.

informal I saw Mr. Smith at the grocery store earlier.

slang Hey, did you hear what Mr. Cool is up to these days?

figurative Mr. Sunshine always brightens up our day with his positive attitude.

Grammatical Forms of Mr

• past tense: Mr'd
• plural: Misters
• comparative: more Mr
• superlative: most Mr
• present tense: Mr
• future tense: will Mr
• perfect tense: have Mr'd
• continuous tense: is Mring
• singular: Mr
• positive degree: Mr
• infinitive: to Mr
• gerund: Mring
• participle: Mr'd

Origin and Evolution of Mr

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Mr' originated as an abbreviation of the word 'Master' in English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the abbreviation 'Mr' became the standard title for addressing adult men, regardless of their marital status, and is now commonly used in formal and informal settings.