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“Mot” or “Mow”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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

mot

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

mow m·OW

  • verbcut with a blade or mower.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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…

“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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