Cool MateMan
UK /["/mæn/","/men/"]/US /["/mæn/","/men/"]/
Definition
an adult male human
In simple words: An adult male human.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- male
- gentleman
- guy
- bloke
- fellow
Antonyms
- woman
- female
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'men' when referring to multiple individuals.
- Using 'man' to refer to females in informal contexts.