“Mot” or “Mow”—Which to use?

“Mot” or “Mow”

Overview

mot / mow 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

mot: (noun) a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes.

mow: (verb) cut with a blade or mower.

Pronunciation

mot: NA

mow: m·OW

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Examples in Context

Examples of “mot”

"Sens du mot Tehafot dans les oeuvres d'el-Gazali…
At the MOT International exhibition in London, the…
…commander of the Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)
The present form of must, mot, became obsolete.
…as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)
In 1849, Mot Amatyakun and the American missionary…
…it might be termed periodic motor vehicle inspection, or MOT test…

Examples of “mow”

…through their maintenance of way (MOW) department.
…estimate the time required to mow different size areas with different…
Draw bar mowers which are able to mow…
…as in grow, know and mow, without yet achieving today's complete

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