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mom

/mʌm/
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Mom is a term of endearment for a mother. It is a shortened version of "mother" and is used to show affection and respect. The word "mom" is often used in informal contexts and is a common way to address a mother in everyday conversation.

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Conjugation
"mom" as noun

1 - (familiar) mother.

2 - An adult female owner of a pet.

"mom" as verb

1 - To care in a motherly way.

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Synonyms
1 - mother
2 - mum
3 - mama
4 - mommy
5 - mumma
6 - mamma
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Antonyms
1 - dad
2 - father
3 - stepfather
4 - stepfather
5 - stepmother
6 - guardian
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Examples in Context

1 - He played possum when his mom came in to check his homework.

1 - Se hizo el dormido cuando su mamá entró a revisar la tarea.

2 - I called my mom straight off when I heard the unexpected news.

2 - Llamé a mi mamá en seguida cuando escuché la noticia inesperada.

3 - My mom will wig out if she sees my test scores tonight.

3 - Mi madre se va a volver loca si ve mis notas esta noche.

4 - My mom burns up if we lie to her about our whereabouts.

4 - Mi madre se enfurece si le mentimos sobre dónde hemos estado.

5 - The kids shouted their requests in one breath when mom arrived.

5 - Los niños gritaron sus peticiones de un tirón cuando llegó mamá .

6 - The doula will mother the new mom by offering support during labor.

6 - La doula apoyará a la nueva mamá ofreciéndole apoyo durante el parto.

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Mothers Day Mom GIF by Mean Girls

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