Cool MateMeaning of Man
In simple words: An adult male human.
Man in a sentence
- The man walked down the street.
- I saw a man in a blue suit at the office.
- He is a kind man who helps everyone.
- The man in charge of the project is very experienced.
- My father is the best man in my life.
How to use Man
Commonly used in everyday conversations. It's appropriate in neutral contexts, but avoid using in discussions focused on gender-neutral terms.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'man' as someone who 'manages' tasks.
Related words
Collocations with Man
- elderly
- middle-aged
- old
- early
- prehistoric
- primitive
- in man
- known to man
- man’s inhumanity to man
- early
- prehistoric
- primitive
- in man
- known to man
- man’s inhumanity to man
- elderly
- middle-aged
- old
Common mistakes with Man
- Confused with 'men' when referring to multiple individuals.
- Using 'man' to refer to females in informal contexts.
Man appears in
Man in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رجل
إنسان بالغ ذكر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মানুষ
একজন প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক পুরুষ মানুষ।
- GermanDeutsch
Mann
Ein erwachsener Mann.
- SpanishEspañol
Hombre
Un ser humano masculino adulto.
- Persianفارسی
مرد
یه آدم مذکر بزرگسال.
- FrenchFrançais
Homme
Un humain adulte de sexe masculin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आदमी
एक वयस्क पुरुष।
- ItalianItaliano
Uomo
Un essere umano adulto di sesso maschile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Homem
Um humano adulto do sexo masculino.
- RussianРусский
Мужчина
Взрослый человек мужского пола.
- Urduاردو
آدم، مرد
ایک بالغ مرد انسان۔
- Chinese中文
男人
成年男性。
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Frequently asked questions about Man
What does Man mean?
An adult male human.
What is the definition of Man?
an adult male human
How do you use Man in a sentence?
The man walked down the street.
Can you give another example of Man?
I saw a man in a blue suit at the office.
What are synonyms for Man?
Common alternatives include male, gentleman, guy, bloke, fellow.
What is the opposite of Man?
Opposite meanings include woman, female.
What words go with Man?
It commonly pairs with elderly, middle-aged, old, early, prehistoric, primitive, in man, known to man, man’s inhumanity to man, early, prehistoric, primitive, in man, known to man, man’s inhumanity to man, elderly, middle-aged, old.
What are common mistakes when using Man?
Confused with 'men' when referring to multiple individuals. Using 'man' to refer to females in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Man?
US: /["/mæn/","/men/"]/, UK: /["/mæn/","/men/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Man?
Commonly used in everyday conversations. It's appropriate in neutral contexts, but avoid using in discussions focused on gender-neutral terms.
What CEFR level is Man?
"Man" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.