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Mother

/ˈmʌð.ə/ · noun

Meaning

A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
  2. A female who has given birth to a baby; this person in relation to her child or children.
  3. A pregnant female; mother-to-be; a female who gestates a baby.
  4. A female who donates a fertilized egg or donates a body cell which has resulted in a clone.
  5. (figuratively) A female ancestor.
  6. (figuratively) A source or origin.
  7. Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind. (See mother of all.)
  8. (dated, when followed by a surname) A title of respect for one's mother-in-law.

Example Sentences

I am visiting my mother today.
The lioness was a mother of four cubs.
My sister-in-law has just become a mother for the first time.
He had something of his mother in him.
He had something of his mother in him, but this was because he realized that in the end only her love was unconditional, and in gratitude he had emulated her.
The "Ritual to Celebrate Birthing" begins with a leader welcoming all participants : "Welcome to this celebration for N. She is approaching the time when she will become a mother for the first time (or become a mother again).
In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price. […] To find out more, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. Wen, a mother of two young kids, is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at the George Washington University.
Nutrients and oxygen obtained by the mother are conveyed to the fetus.

Synonyms for mother

fathergrandfathergranddaddymetro-dammatermatriarchmotherMotherColloquial or slang synonyms:mamammamamamawmammamammawmammymamsiemamsymeemawmemawminniemomMommomsmommamommyMommymomsymotherling

Antonyms for mother

fatherdaughtersonchildoffspringbegettermale parent

Related Words

fatheroverprotectsiregeneratebring forthgetfussbegetengenderfemale parentmaternitymaternalmaternallyammamomsgrandmothermamamommummommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does mother mean?

Mother means A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered)..

What is a synonym for mother?

Common synonyms include father, grandfather, granddaddy, metro-.

What is the opposite of mother?

Possible antonyms include father, daughter, son, child.

How do you use mother in a sentence?

I am visiting my mother today.

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