Mum

Pronunciation: /mʌm/

Definitions of mum

noun silence or secrecy, as in 'keeping mum'

Example Sentences

A1 My mum is a kind woman.

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

B1 My mum always gives me good advice.

B2 I have a close relationship with my mum.

C1 My mum has always been my biggest supporter.

C2 I admire my mum for her strength and resilience.

Examples of mum in a Sentence

formal My mum is a highly respected physician in our community.

informal I'm going to visit my mum this weekend for some home-cooked food.

slang My mum is the bomb, she always knows how to cheer me up.

figurative The earth is like a mother to all living beings, nurturing and sustaining us like a mum would.

Grammatical Forms of mum

• past tense: mummed
• plural: mums
• comparative: more mum
• superlative: most mum
• present tense: mums
• future tense: will mum
• perfect tense: have mummed
• continuous tense: mumming
• singular: mum
• positive degree: mum
• infinitive: to mum
• gerund: mumming
• participle: mummed

Origin and Evolution of mum

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mum' originated from the Middle English word 'mome' which meant to keep silent or be quiet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mum' evolved to not only mean keeping silent but also to refer to a mother, especially in British English colloquial usage.