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Mouth

UK /["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/US /["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/

Definition

the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening

In simple words: The part of your face used for eating and speaking.

Examples

  • She opened her mouth to speak.
  • The baby smiled and showed his tiny mouth.
  • He put the candy in his mouth and started chewing.
  • She pointed to her mouth and said she was hungry.

Usage notes

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when discussing medical issues unless specifically referring to oral health.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'mouse' inside the 'mouth' to remember where it is.

Collocations

  • big
  • cavernous
  • enormous
  • open
  • clamp shut
  • close
  • drop
  • drop open
  • fall open
  • sore
  • ulcer
  • cancer
  • around your mouth
  • across your mouth
  • in your mouth
  • the back of the mouth
  • the roof of the mouth
  • the corner of the mouth
  • big
  • cavernous
  • enormous
  • open
  • clamp shut
  • close
  • drop
  • drop open
  • fall open
  • sore
  • ulcer
  • cancer
  • around your mouth
  • across your mouth
  • in your mouth
  • the back of the mouth
  • the roof of the mouth
  • the corner of the mouth

Synonyms

  • orifice
  • jaw
  • face opening
  • trap

Antonyms

  • closure
  • silence

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'mouthing', which means moving lips without sound.
  • Using 'mouth' as a verb incorrectly; it only functions as a noun.