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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.

m

/ɛm/ /ɛm/

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.

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