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mum vs mom

mum

Definitions

adjective

  1. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

noun

  1. of China
  2. informal terms for a mother
  3. secrecy

Examples

WorldCom promises not to impose a minimum call charge and no set up or monthly rental fee.

The maximum penalty for running grog into a restricted area is $1000 or six months for a first offence, and $2000 or 12 months for a second, plus forfeiture of the vehicle or aircraft.

His mane is a little threadbare and Mum threatens to bin him calling him moth-eaten!

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mom

Definitions

noun

  1. informal terms for a mother

Examples

She tore her eyes from them for a moment to spy the bodhrán player in the tree, tapping out her rhythm with her eyes closed, not noticing the spy amongst them.

You know that moment when really liking someone turns into a radiant love - overwhelming, a little frightening and almost exasperatingly fresh?

I used to think the worst feeling was losing someone you love. But, I was wrong. The worst feeling is the moment you have lost yourself.

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