Does mother start with a capital letter?

Answer 1

It depends on the situation.

If a child calls their mom "Mother!", then it would be capitalized because it is a "name"

However if you were talking about someone in general saying that she is a mother, it would not be capitalized.

Answer 2

It depends on the context. If you are talking about your mother, you should capitalize it, as in "Let's go to the movies. Mum." If you're using it as a common noun, as in to be silent, it's not capitalized, as in "She remained mum on the point until the police questioned her." Or if you're talking about the flower, it's also a common noun and not capitalized.

Answer 3

If you are using the word as her name or title, yes. Example: Mother went shopping yesterday.

If you are simply referring to a mother, no. Example: Her mother was a nice lady.

Answer 4

Yes, "Mother" is typically capitalized when referring to one's own mother as a title or as a proper noun.