What does “Mr” mean?
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nouna title used before a man’s family name or full name
Mr Lee will be your teacher this year.
Mr at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪstər/ · MIS-ter
How to use “Mr” correctly
Use it with the family name, not the first name alone: “Mr Lee,” not “Mr John.” In US English it is usually written “Mr.” with a period.
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