The full form of "Mr." is Mister. It's a title of respect used before a man's name or position, regardless of his marital status. "Mr." is commonly used in English-speaking countries to show courtesy and formality.
For example, you would address a man named John Smith as "Mr. Smith."
Here are some additional points about the use of "Mr.":
- It's considered polite to use "Mr." when addressing someone in a formal setting, such as a business meeting or a letter.
- It's also appropriate to use "Mr." when addressing someone you don't know well.
- In some cases, "Mr." may be used as a prefix to a mock surname that is used in a humorous or satirical way.
In contrast to "Mr.", "Mrs." is the abbreviation for "Missus" and is used before the names of married women, while "Miss" is used before the names of unmarried women. "Ms." is a more gender-neutral title that can be used for both married and unmarried women.
