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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

GUIDING SAYINGB2

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.

Similar words: maxim, saying

Common phrases: school motto, personal motto, live by a motto, adopt a motto

PERSONAL SAYINGB2

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?

Similar words: slogan, maxim

Common phrases: personal motto, my motto, live by something’s motto

HERALDIC SAYINGC2

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.

Similar words: device

Common phrases: family motto, heraldic motto, motto on something

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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