Meaning & Definition of Mother in English
English⟶
Mother
/məðər/
noun
1. A woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
- "The mother of three children"
synonym:
- mother,
- female parent
2. A stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria
- Forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
synonym:
- mother
3. A term of address for an elderly woman
synonym:
- mother
4. A term of address for a mother superior
synonym:
- mother
5. A condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
- "Necessity is the mother of invention"
synonym:
- mother
verb
1. Care for like a mother
- "She fusses over her husband"
synonym:
- mother,
- fuss,
- overprotect
2. Make children
- "Abraham begot isaac"
- "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
synonym:
- beget,
- get,
- engender,
- father,
- mother,
- sire,
- generate,
- bring forth
Examples of using
She helped her mother cook the turkey.
Mary helped her mother prepare dinner.
My mother has taught me not to waste money.