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View usage for: (mɒtoʊ) Word forms: plural mottoes, plural mottoscountable noun [oft with poss]A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. Our motto is 'Plan for the worst and hope for the best'. Synonyms: saying, slogan, maxim, rule More Synonyms of motto (ˈmɒtəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -toes or -tos1. a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms 2. a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something 3. a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker 4. a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book 5. a recurring musical phrase Word origin C16: via Italian from Latin muttum utterance motto in American English (ˈmɑtoʊ) nounWord forms: plural ˈmottoes or ˈmottos1. a word, phrase, or sentence chosen as expressive of the goals or ideals of a nation, group, etc. and inscribed on a seal, banner, coin, etc. 2. a maxim adopted as a principle of behavior SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsaying Word origin It, a word < L muttum: see mot Examples of 'motto' in a sentencemotto British English: motto NOUN A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. Our motto is 'Plan for the worst and hope for the best'. - American English: motto
- Brazilian Portuguese: lema
- Chinese: 格言
- European Spanish: lema
- French: devise
- German: Motto
- Italian: motto
- Japanese: 標語
- Korean: 좌우명
- European Portuguese: lema
- Latin American Spanish: lema
Chinese translation of 'motto'motto (ˈmɔtəu) Word forms:pl mottoes n (c) - (= slogan) [of school, regiment]
格言 (géyán) (句, jù) - (= principle) [of person]
座右铭(銘) (zuòyòumíng) (句, jù)
Definition a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family or organization, esp. when part of a coat of arms What is your regiment's motto? Synonyms cry gnome tag-line saw (old-fashioned) Additional synonymsDefinition a traditional saying that is generally accepted as being true The old adage `Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true. Synonyms saying, motto, maxim, proverb, dictum, precept, by-word, saw (old-fashioned), axiom, aphorism, apophthegm (rare) Definition a common saying Loyalty, support, and secrecy became the bywords of the day. Synonyms saying, slogan, motto, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, epithet, dictum, precept, aphorism, saw (old-fashioned), apophthegm Definition a popular saying or maxim the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, adage, proverb, precept, axiom, gnome Additional synonymsDefinition a plan or set of rules for doing or producing something The new peace formula means hostilities have ended. Synonyms method, plan, policy, rule, principle, procedure, recipe, prescription, blueprint, precept, modus operandi, wayDefinition a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms saying, motto, adage, proverb, rule, saw (old-fashioned), gnome, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm Definition a rule for morals the precept, `If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well' Synonyms maxim, saying, rule, principle, guideline, motto, dictum, axiom, bywordDefinition a short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning, for example is half a loaf is better than no bread the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, gnome, adage, dictum, aphorism, byword, apophthegm An important rule is to drink plenty of water. Synonyms precept, principle, criterion, canon, maxim, tenet, axiomDefinition a wise saying or proverb Synonyms saying, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm Definition a catchword or phrase used in politics or advertising a group of angry demonstrators shouting slogans Synonyms catch phrase, motto, jingle, mantra, rallying cry, watchword, tag-line, catchword, catchcry (Australian) Definition a slogan or motto Caution has always been one of Mr Allan's watchwords. Synonyms motto, slogan, maxim, byword, rallying cry, battle cry, catch phrase, tag-line, catchword, catchcry (Australian) |