motto
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmɑtoʊ/ · UK /ˈmɒtəʊ/
motto means: A short saying that expresses what a person or group believes or tries to follow.
noun
A short saying that expresses what a person or group believes or tries to follow.
- Our school motto is 'Always try.'
- She lives by the motto 'Be kind.'
- The club adopted a new motto last year.
A short saying that expresses what you believe or how you try to live.
- My motto is to keep trying.
- She lives by the motto that kindness matters.
- What motto helps you through difficult days?
A short saying displayed with a family’s or organization’s coat of arms.
- The family motto appears below the shield.
- Several old mottos were written in Latin.
- The herald added a motto to the coat of arms.
Questions about motto
What does motto mean?
A short saying that expresses what a person or group believes or tries to follow.
What is motto in other languages?
Türkçe: slogan · Español: lema · Français: devise · Deutsch: Motto · Italiano: motto · 日本語: モットー
How do you pronounce motto?
In American English /ˈmɑtoʊ/; in British English /ˈmɒtəʊ/.
How do you use motto in a sentence?
Our school motto is 'Always try.' She lives by the motto 'Be kind.'
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