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motherly vs mother

mother vs motherly

motherly is not a noun while mother is a noun.

motherly is an adjective but mother is not an adjective.

motherly is not a verb while mother is a verb.

motherly is an adverb but mother is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motherly No Yes No Yes
mother Yes No Yes No
motherly (noun) mother (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
motherly (adjective) mother (adjective)
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
motherly (verb) mother (verb)
make (offspring) by reproduction
care for like a mother
motherly (adverb) mother (adverb)
in a maternal manner; as a mother
Difference between motherly and mother

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