Synonyms for

Mothers

Verb / ˈmʌðɜ:z / Another word for mothers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mothers is the plural form of mother, which means a female parent.

Synonyms & similar words

fuss father sire overprotect beget mother maleparent bringforth get femaleparent generate engender moms mamas mommas momsies mommies mums maters matriarchs progenitors parents caregivers guardians caretakers nurturers protectors providers supporters sustainers raisers

Synonyms by register

Formal

matriarchs progenitors

Informal

moms mamas mums

Literary

madres mater

Antonyms

fathers parents children offspring sons daughters

Common collocations

  • loving mothers
  • single mothers
  • mothers day
  • mothers intuition
  • mothers love
  • mothers milk
  • mothership

Word family

noun motherhood
verb mother
adjective maternal

Usage note

While 'mothers' is the plural of 'mother', it can also be used as a verb meaning to care for someone protectively. The term 'mother' generally carries a warm and nurturing connotation.

Example sentences

  1. All the mothers were waiting for their children outside the school.
  2. My mother loves to read books to me.
  3. Mothers take care of their children when they are sick.
  4. The mothers of the soccer team organized a bake sale to raise money.
  5. Some mothers work outside the home while others stay at home with their children.

Quotes

  • A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.
  • All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
  • There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.

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