ma'am

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

ma'ams

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

ma'am

past (v2)

ma'amed

past participle (v3)

ma'amed

present participle

ma'aming

3rd person singular

ma'ams

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A form of address for a woman: contraction of madam.

   • "You're very, very kind to me, ma'am," said Oliver.
   • Very pleased to meet you, Mem. I'm Mr. McCunn from Glasgow.
   • "A telegruff message, mum, for Mr. William," said the maid, looking at her mistress with eyes opened wide, as she handed the important bit of paper to her master.

2. 2.A polite and formal way to address a woman.

   • Ma'am, will you be attending the dinner this evening?

3. 3.A respectful term of address to a woman of higher rank or position.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To address (a woman) as "ma'am".(informal)

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Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Rare

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• lady