M - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
m is the 13th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound made by closing the lips. It is often used as an abbreviation for words like meter or million.
Definition:
The 13th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound.
Synonyms:
em, meter, thousand (in Roman numerals)
Part of Speech:
noun, abbreviation
Antonyms:
n/a (no direct antonyms for a letter)
Common Collocations:
M&M's, M-shaped, uppercase M, lowercase m
Derivatives:
em (typography), Mmes (plural of Mrs.)
Usage Tips:
Capitalize "M" at the start of sentences or proper nouns; lowercase "m" otherwise.
Common Phrases:
MIA (missing in action), from A to Z, mind your Ps and Qs
Etymology:
Derived from the Phoenician letter "mem," meaning water, later adapted by Greek and Latin alphabets.
Examples:
- 1. The letter "M" starts the word "mountain."
- 2. She wrote a lowercase "m" neatly in her notebook.
- 3. "M" is the first letter in "Monday."
- 4. The word "mother" has two "m"s.