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mother vs mum

mum vs mother

mother and mum both are nouns.

mother is not an adjective while mum is an adjective.

mother is a verb but mum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mother Yes No Yes No
mum Yes Yes No No
As nouns, mum is a hyponym of mother; that is, mum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mother:
  • mother: a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
  • mum: informal terms for a mother
Other hyponyms of mother include ma, mama, mamma, mammy, mom, momma, mommy, mumma, mummy, mater, mother-in-law, para I, primipara, puerpera, quadripara, quintipara, supermom, surrogate mother, superdad, mompreneur, baby mama.
mother (noun) mum (noun)
a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation secrecy
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) informal terms for a mother
a term of address for a mother superior of China
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) mum (adjective)
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
mother (verb) mum (verb)
make (offspring) by reproduction
care for like a mother
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