The difference between Mam and Sir

When used as nouns, mam means mum, mom, whereas sir means a man of a higher rank or position.


Sir is also verb with the meaning: to address (someone) using "sir".

check bellow for the other definitions of Mam and Sir

  1. Mam as a noun (informal, and, colloquial):

    Mum, mom; .}}

  1. Sir as a noun:

    A man of a higher rank or position.

  2. Sir as a noun:

    to a knight or other low member of the peerage. to a superior military officer. to a teacher.

    Examples:

    "Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John."

    "'Sir, yes sir."

    "Here's my report, sir."

  3. Sir as a noun:

    Examples:

    "Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"

  4. Sir as a noun (colloquial):

    yes or no.

    Examples:

    "Sir, yes sir."

  1. Sir as a verb:

    To address (someone) using "sir".

    Examples:

    "Sir, yes, sir!<br>Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!"

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