MOTHER
/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MOTHER
A (human) female who has given birth to a baby
"He had something of his mother in him."
A human female who parents an adopted or fostered child
A human female who donates a fertilized egg or donates a body cell which has resulted in a clone.
To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)
To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.
A stringy, mucilaginous or film- or membrane-like substance (consisting of acetobacters) which develops in fermenting alcoholic liquids (such as wine, or cider), and turns the alcohol into acetic acid with the help of oxygen from the air.
"pieces of mother, adding mother to vinegar"
To cause to contain mother.
"mothered oil / vinegar / wine"
(of an alcohol) To develop mother.
Synonyms of MOTHER
Words with similar meaning
Examples of MOTHER in a Sentence
- "He had something of his mother in him."
- "pieces of mother, adding mother to vinegar"
- "mothered oil / vinegar / wine"
Word Details
Is MOTHER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOTHER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MOTHER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MOTHER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | t | h | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOTHER
72 words from the letters in MOTHER
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4-letter words
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How to Use MOTHER in Word Games
MOTHER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MOTHER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOTHER to find 72 additional valid words.