Motto definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
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A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation.
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motto
(mɒtoʊ
)
Wordforms:pluralmottoes
,pluralmottos
countablenoun[oftwithposs]
Amottoisashortsentenceorphrasethatexpressesaruleforsensiblebehaviour,especiallyawayofbehavinginaparticularsituation.
Ourmottois'Planfortheworstandhopeforthebest'.
Synonyms:saying,slogan,maxim,rule MoreSynonymsofmotto
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mottoinBritishEnglish
(ˈmɒtəʊ
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nounWordforms:plural-toesor-tos1. ashortsayingexpressingtheguidingmaximoridealofafamily,organization,etc,espwhenpartofacoatofarms
2. ashortexplanatoryphraseinscribedonorattachedtosomething
3. averseormaximcontainedinapapercracker
4. aquotationprefacingabookorchapterofabook
5. arecurringmusicalphrase
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mottoinAmericanEnglish
(ˈmɑtoʊ
)
nounWordforms:pluralˈmottoesorˈmottos1.
aword,phrase,orsentencechosenasexpressiveofthegoalsoridealsofanation,group,etc.andinscribedonaseal,banner,coin,etc.
2.
amaximadoptedasaprincipleofbehavior
SIMILARWORDS: ˈsaying
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