ma Meaning & Definition
What Does Ma Mean?
As a noun, ma means Abbreviation of milli-arcsecond. As a determiner, it means Alternative spelling of my. As a particle, it means Alternative form of mah.
Word Facts for Ma
| Part of speech | noun, determiner, particle |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //mɑː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | mama, mater and mum |
| Plural | mas |
Ma Definition (Noun)
- Abbreviation of milli-arcsecond.
Noun
- mother, mama
- The landlady of a theater.
Noun
- May.
Ma as a Determiner
- Alternative spelling of my.
Ma as a Particle
- Alternative form of mah.
Particle
- Alternative spelling of mah.
Noun
- Negative space in Japanese art.
Noun
- (usually in the plural) Abbreviation of milli-arcsecond.
Noun
- (and in direct address) mother, mama
Synonyms of Ma
Ma synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ma
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ma in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ma (plural mas)
ma
ma (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Ma
Origin of Ma
Origin 1: The sound, which parents interpret as a reference to themselves, is very commonly made by infants. For more on the linguistic process whereby infants' monosyllables are tied to ancient word roots for parents, see mama, papa, mātēr, and patēr.
Origin 2: Abbreviation.
Origin 3: From my.
Origin 4: From Cantonese 嘛 (maa3, “of course!”).[1]
How Do You Say Ma?
You say ma as //mɑː//. It has 1 syllable.
Ma: Your Questions Answered
Is ma a noun or a determiner?
Ma is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a determiner and a particle.
What is another word for ma?
You can replace ma with words such as mama, mater and mum. See the full list of ma synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ma?
The plural of ma is mas.