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“Mhos” or “Mots” or “Mows”

mhos / mots / mows are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

mhos

  • nouna unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm.

mots m·AA·t·s

  • nouna compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes.

mows m·AW·z

  • verbcut with a blade or mower.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“mhos”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“mots”

  • Quelques mots sur Denys de Montfort à
  • « grammaticalisation » de certains mots crée des formes neuves, introduit
  • "Il avait les mots" – Sheryfa Luna
  • Les Mots de la sociologie, Nantes, Université
  • et sortis tant de bons mots et vertueuses paroles ('The invaluable
  • grammatical, la 'grammaticalisation' de certains mots crée des formes neuves, introduit

“mows”

  • She then mows down a pack of street

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