Mr.
/'mistə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A title used before a man's surname or full name: "Mr." is a courtesy title used to address or refer to an adult man, typically in formal or polite contexts. It does not indicate marital status.
Usage
- "Mr." is used as a title of respect before a man's family name (e.g., Mr. Smith) or his full name (e.g., Mr. John Smith).
- It is commonly used in written correspondence, formal introductions, and professional settings.
- It is always written with a capital 'M' and a period in American English (Mr.). In British English, the period is often omitted (Mr).
Examples
- Noun:
- Please welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Johnson.
- The letter was addressed to Mr. David Lee.
- Good morning, Mr. Chairman.
Advanced Usage
- "Mr. + [Professional Title]": Sometimes used in combination with a professional title, though "Mr." is often dropped in such cases.
- Mr. President, the delegation has arrived. (Used in direct address to a person holding the title.)
- "Mr. + [Place Name]": Informally used to refer to a man famously associated with a place or thing.
- He's known as Mr. Baseball in this town.
Variants and Related Words
- Mister (n): The full word from which "Mr." is derived. It is used less formally, sometimes in direct address (e.g., "Listen here, mister!").
- Messrs. (n): The plural form of "Mr.", an abbreviation of the French "Messieurs". It is used before a list of men's names, often in formal business contexts (e.g., Messrs. Smith, Jones, and Brown).
Synonyms
- Sir: A polite form of address for a man, used independently or with a name (e.g., Yes, sir; Sir John).
- Gentleman: A formal term referring to a man, often used in the plural for an audience (e.g., Ladies and gentlemen).
Related Phrases
- Mr. Right: An idiomatic expression for the ideal future husband or perfect romantic partner for a woman.
- She's still waiting to meet Mr. Right.
- Mr. Nice Guy: An idiomatic expression for a man who is consistently pleasant, agreeable, or passive, sometimes implying he is not assertive.
- Don't be such a Mr. Nice Guy; you need to stand up for yourself.
Noun
- a form of address for a man