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UK /["/ˈmænə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈmænər/"]/
Definition
behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture
In simple words: A way of doing something.
Examples
- She spoke to him in a polite manner.
- His manner of walking was very unusual.
- It's important to have good manners when dining with guests.
- The teacher explained the correct manner to solve the problem.
- Her manner changed when she heard the news.
- He has a friendly manner that puts people at ease.
- Different cultures have different manners of greeting.
Usage notes
Use 'manner' to describe how an action is performed. It's neutral and can be used in both casual and formal contexts but may sound overly formal in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
manner + of + gerund/noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'man' dancing in a unique way, showing his 'manner' of moving.
Collocations
- good
- impeccable
- perfect
- have
- show
- teach somebody
- have the good manners to do something
- have the manners to do something
- a lack of manners
- conventional
- normal
- standard
- have
- adopt
- act in
- change
- suggest something
- in a/the manner
- in the manner of
- in your manner
- in a timely manner
- in no uncertain manner
- conventional
- normal
- standard
- have
- adopt
- act in
- change
- suggest something
- in a/the manner
- in the manner of
- in your manner
- in a timely manner
- in no uncertain manner
Synonyms
- way
- method
- style
- approach
- technique
Antonyms
- disorder
- chaos
- confusion
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'manor' which is a type of house.
- Using plural 'manners' incorrectly when referring to behavior instead of methods.
- Omitting the preposition 'of' after 'manner' in phrases.