Mother Definition & Meaning
mother
- noun
- a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children"
- a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
- a term of address for an elderly woman
- a term of address for a mother superior
- a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"
- verb
- care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband"
- make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
"Mother" in song lyrics
See how mother is used in real songs:
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"Now y'all ain't heard? You better go ask your mother"
2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos -
"Only one land that we call mother"
The 7A3 — Express the Mind -
"Except for Thursday she gets a ride from her mother"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker
Words that rhyme with mother
Usage tips for "mother"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mother" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mother to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does mother mean?
- a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children" a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar a term of address for an elderly woman a term of address for a mother superior a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention" care for like a mother
- What part of speech is mother?
- Mother is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does mother have?
- Mother has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).