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mother vs motherly

motherly vs mother

mother is a noun but motherly is not a noun.

mother is not an adjective while motherly is an adjective.

mother is a verb but motherly is not a verb.

mother is not an adverb while motherly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mother Yes No Yes No
motherly No Yes No Yes
mother (noun) motherly (noun)
a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
a term of address for a mother superior
a term of address for an elderly woman
a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
mother (adjective) motherly (adjective)
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
mother (verb) motherly (verb)
make (offspring) by reproduction
care for like a mother
mother (adverb) motherly (adverb)
in a maternal manner; as a mother
Difference between mother and motherly

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