mr
Definition
- Noun:
- A title used before a man's surname or full name to address or refer to him politely: "Mr" is an abbreviation for "Mister," a courtesy title used for an adult male without a higher, professional, or noble title.
Usage
- Mr is used as a formal title of respect. It is typically followed by a man's last name (surname) or his full name. It is not used with a first name alone in formal contexts.
- It is commonly used in written correspondence, formal introductions, and in situations requiring politeness.
- The abbreviation is usually written with a period in American English (Mr.) but often without in British English (Mr).
Examples
- Noun:
- Please welcome Mr. Johnson to the stage.
- The letter was addressed to Mr David Smith.
- Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, may I ask a question?
Advanced Usage
- "Mr" with professional titles: In some formal or traditional contexts, "Mr" can be combined with a title of office, though this is less common today.
- Mr. President, the delegation has arrived.
- "Mr" in contrast to other titles: It distinguishes a man who does not hold a specific title like "Dr.," "Prof.," or "Sir."
- The meeting will be led by Dr. Evans and Mr. Harris.
Variants and Related Words
- Mister (n): The full, unabbreviated form of "Mr," though it is less common in formal writing.
- He was known as Mister Jones to his students.
- Messrs. (n): The traditional plural form of "Mr," an abbreviation of the French "Messieurs," used before a list of men's names, often in business contexts.
- The report was prepared by Messrs. Brown, Green, and Wilson.
Synonyms
- Gentleman: A polite term for a man, often used in direct address in formal settings (e.g., "Ladies and gentlemen").
- Sir: A term of respect used to address a man directly, often without using his name.
Related Phrases
- Mr. Right: An idiomatic expression referring to the ideal future husband for a woman.
- She's still waiting to meet Mr. Right.
- Mr. Nice Guy: An idiomatic expression describing a man who is consistently pleasant, agreeable, and inoffensive, sometimes implying a lack of assertiveness.
- He has a reputation for being a real Mr. Nice Guy.
Noun
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a form of address for a man
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