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UK/["/mæn/","/men/"]/US/["/mæn/","/men/"]/

Meaning 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

Opposites of Man

Common mistakes with Man

  • Confused with 'men' when referring to multiple individuals.
  • Using 'man' to refer to females in informal contexts.

Compare Man with Male, Gentleman, Guy, Bloke, Fellow

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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.