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mum

Pronunciation: [mʌm]

Word

Learn how to use mum in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a very special word for your mother, used mostly in British English. It shows love and care. When you have a mum, she is the person who takes care of you and helps you grow.

Example

My mum always makes my favorite dinner on my birthday.

Example

I don’t have a mum to celebrate Mother's Day with this year.

Example

What did your mum say when you asked her for help?

Context: “informal speaking”

(noun) a way to say 'mom' that feels friendly and familiar. It’s often used among friends or when talking about mothers casually.

Example

Her mum is really nice; she let us have cookies after school.

Example

His mum never lets him stay out late.

Example

Did your mum help you with your homework today?

Context: “care”

(verb) to be quiet or stop talking, usually to avoid disturbing someone. When we say 'mum,' we are asking people to be quiet.

Example

The teacher asked us to mum for a moment so she could explain something important.

Example

The students were not mum at all; they were very loud during the assembly.

Example

Can you mum while I’m on the phone?

How to pronounce mum

Pronunciation: [mʌm]

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