Mouth: meaning, definitions and examples
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mouth
[ maสฮธ ]
body part
The opening in the face through which food is ingested, as well as the source of speech and sound. It is also used for kissing, tasting, and breathing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She whispered in his ear, her mouth close to his cheek.
- He took a bite and chewed slowly, savoring the taste in his mouth.
entrance or exit
A natural opening or entrance in a structure, such as a cave or river. It can also refer to the opening of a container or a tunnel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mouth of the cave led into darkness.
- She poured the contents of the bottle into her mouth.
express in words
To speak or articulate words, especially in a particular way. It can also refer to the action of eating or drinking something.
Synonyms
articulate, express, verbalize
Examples of usage
- He mouthed his apology, unable to speak out loud.
- She watched him silently, mouthing the words 'I love you'.
Translations
Translations of the word "mouth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น boca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Mund
๐ฎ๐ฉ mulut
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ usta
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃ (ใใก)
๐ซ๐ท bouche
๐ช๐ธ boca
๐น๐ท aฤฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ รบsta
๐ธ๐ฐ รบsta
๐จ๐ณ ๅด (zuว)
๐ธ๐ฎ usta
๐ฎ๐ธ munnur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ boca
Etymology
The word 'mouth' has its origins in Old English 'mลซรพ', which is related to Dutch 'mond' and German 'Mund'. The Proto-Indo-European root is 'men-' meaning 'to project, speak'. The concept of the mouth as an organ for eating, speaking, and kissing has been central to human communication and survival throughout history.
See also: badmouth, mouthful, mouthparts, mouthpiece, mouthwater, mouthwatering.