m
1Other definitions for m (2 of 14)
magnetic pole strength.
Other definitions for 'm (3 of 14)
contraction of am:I'm not thirsty.
Other definitions for M (4 of 14)
or m
the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any spoken sound represented by the letter M or m, as in my, summer, or him.
something having the shape of an M.
a written or printed representation of the letter M or m.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter M or m.
Printing. em.
Other definitions for M (5 of 14)
mach.
Music. major.
male.
married.
Medieval.
medium.
mega-.
Middle.
modal auxiliary.
modifier.
Economics. monetary aggregate: issued periodically by the Federal Reserve Board as various measures of money supply (M-1, M-1A, M-2 , etc.).: Compare L
British. motorway (used with a road number to designate a major highway): the M1.
Other definitions for M (6 of 14)
the thirteenth in order or in a series.
(sometimes lowercase) the Roman numeral for 1000.: Compare Roman numerals.
Electricity. magnetization (def. 2).
Biochemistry. methionine.
Other definitions for M'- (7 of 14)
variant of Mac-.
Other definitions for m- (8 of 14)
(referring especially to the use of wireless electronic devices) mobile: m-commerce; m-business.
Other definitions for M- (9 of 14)
U.S. Military. (used to designate the production model of military equipment, as the M-1 rifle.)
Other definitions for m. (10 of 14)
noon.
Origin of m.
10Other definitions for m. (11 of 14)
(in prescriptions) mix.
Origin of m.
11Other definitions for m. (12 of 14)
male.
(in Germany) mark; marks.
married.
masculine.
Physics. mass.
medium.
meter.
middle.
mile.
minute.
modification of.
modulus.
molar.
month.
moon.
morning.
mouth.
Other definitions for M. (13 of 14)
noon.
Origin of M.
13Other definitions for M. (14 of 14)
Majesty.
Manitoba.
markka; markkaa.
Marquis.
Music. measure.
medicine.
medium.
meridian.
Monday.
plural MM. Monsieur.
mountain.
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How to use m in a sentence
“I´m now writing to you from goat heaven,” he lamented on the blog he maintains.
Or fast-fashion chains like Zara and H&m churning out runway imitations.
The World of Ice Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and The Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. Martin, Elio m. Garcia Jr.
A third cabinet member used public funds to pay in an S & m bar.
Black community leaders picketed the office of then-Manhattan District Attorney Robert m. Morgenthau.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem | Marlow Stern | December 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
m was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. m. Parker, Vicar.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell“I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, m. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThat of m. Charles Guenllette is the authority followed here.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. | Clara Erskine ClementThe m relates it to the nares or humming tone (which is the basis of all resonance in the voice).
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge Southwick
British Dictionary definitions for m (1 of 9)
metre(s)
mile(s)
milli-
minute(s)
British Dictionary definitions for m (2 of 9)
M
/ (ɛm) /
the 13th letter and tenth consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a bilabial nasal, as in mat
British Dictionary definitions for 'm (3 of 9)
(verb) am
(noun) madam: yes'm
British Dictionary definitions for M (4 of 9)
mach
medium (size)
mega-
currency mark(s)
million
astronomy Messier catalogue; a catalogue published in 1784, in which 103 nebulae and clusters are listed using a numerical system: M13 is the globular cluster in Hercules
Middle
physics modulus
(in Britain) motorway: the M1 runs from London to Leeds
(in Australia)
mature audience (used to describe a category of film certified as suitable for viewing by anyone over the age of 15)
(as modifier): an M film
logic the middle term of a syllogism
physics mutual inductance
chem molar
(Roman numeral) 1000: See Roman numerals
Malta (international car registration)
British Dictionary definitions for M'- (5 of 9)
a variant of Mac-
British Dictionary definitions for m- (6 of 9)
indicating the use of mobile-communications technology: m-banking
British Dictionary definitions for m- (7 of 9)
short for meta- (def. 4)
British Dictionary definitions for m. (8 of 9)
cricket maiden (over)
male
mare
married
masculine
British Dictionary definitions for M. (9 of 9)
Majesty
(in titles) Member
million
Also: M plural MM or MM French Monsieur
mountain
Origin of M.
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Scientific definitions for m
Abbreviation of mass, meter
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