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
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Mam as a noun (informal, and, colloquial):
Mum, mom; .}}
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Sir as a noun:
A man of a higher rank or position.
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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."
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Sir as a noun:
Examples:
"Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"
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Sir as a noun (colloquial):
yes or no.
Examples:
"Sir, yes sir."
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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!"