Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
Note: in AM, use '~.'
1.
~ is used before a man’s name when you are speaking or referring to him.
...~ Grant.
...~ Bob Price.
...~ and ~s Daniels.
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2.
~ is sometimes used in front of words such as ‘President’ and ‘Chairman’ to address the man who holds the position mentioned.
~. President, you’re aware of the system.
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3.
see also Messrs