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Moral

Noun, Adjective
UK /ˈmɒr.əl/
US /ˈmɔːr.əl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(n) : A lesson about right and wrong.
(adj) : About right behaviour or principles.

Example

"(n) : The moral of the tale is honesty."

"(n) : Teaching children good morals helps them grow into fair and caring adults."

"(adj) : He faced a moral problem and chose to return the lost wallet to its owner."

Explanation

Moral can be a rule about right and wrong or a short lesson from a story. For example, the moral teaches us not to judge others too quickly, or the moral of the story is to always speak the truth. As an adjective, it means something about right behaviour, like he made a moral choice to help the neighbour. Morals help people live together fairly and kindly. They build trust, guide good decisions, reduce conflicts, and help people understand how to treat others with respect. Morals also help children learn what is right, and they make communities safer and more peaceful.

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