A2adjective 1K

Male

🇬🇧 UK /["/meɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/meɪl/"]/

Meaning of Male

being a man or boy

In simple words: A man or boy.

Male in a sentence

• The male lion has a magnificent mane.
• She prefers male friends over female friends.
• The male dancer performed beautifully on stage.
• The doctor said that male and female bodies process medications differently.
• In many species, male birds are more colorful than female birds.

How to use Male

Used to refer to someone of the male gender. Appropriate in most contexts, but may be less formal than 'masculine'. Avoid using in contexts where gender is irrelevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mail' – just like you say 'mailman' for a male delivery person.

Related words

Collocations with Male

• be
• entirely
• exclusively
• largely

Synonyms for Male

• man
• boy
• guy
• gentleman

Opposites of Male

• female
• woman
• girl

Common mistakes with Male

• Confused with 'female'
• Using as an adjective instead of noun (e.g. 'a male person' instead of 'a person')

Frequently asked questions about Male

What does Male mean?

A man or boy.

What is the definition of Male?

being a man or boy

How do you use Male in a sentence?

The male lion has a magnificent mane.

Can you give another example of Male?

She prefers male friends over female friends.

What are synonyms for Male?

Common alternatives include man, boy, guy, gentleman.

What is the opposite of Male?

Opposite meanings include female, woman, girl.

What words go with Male?

It commonly pairs with be, entirely, exclusively, largely.

What are common mistakes when using Male?

Confused with 'female' Using as an adjective instead of noun (e.g. 'a male person' instead of 'a person')

How do you pronounce Male?

US: /["/meɪl/"]/, UK: /["/meɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Male?

Used to refer to someone of the male gender. Appropriate in most contexts, but may be less formal than 'masculine'. Avoid using in contexts where gender is irrelevant.

What CEFR level is Male?

"Male" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.