man

[man]

man Definition

  • 1an adult human male
  • 2a human being of either sex; a person
  • 3a member of a particular group, especially one who has power or authority

Using man: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "man" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a tall man with brown hair.

  • Example

    All men are created equal.

  • Example

    The company's new CEO is a man with a lot of experience.

  • Example

    The police arrested a man in connection with the robbery.

man Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for man

Idioms Using man

  • be one's own man

    to be independent and make one's own decisions

    Example

    He left his job to start his own business and be his own man.

  • man up

    to be brave and face a difficult situation

    Example

    You need to man up and tell her how you feel.

  • a person who speaks very little

    Example

    He's a man of few words, but when he does speak, people listen.

Phrases with man

  • be one's own man

    to be independent and make one's own decisions

    Example

    He left his job to start his own business and be his own man.

  • an ordinary person, especially one without special knowledge or expertise

    Example

    The man in the street doesn't understand the complexities of the stock market.

  • man-to-man

    direct and honest, especially when discussing a difficult or sensitive issue

    Example

    We need to have a man-to-man conversation about your performance at work.

Origins of man

from Old English 'mann', related to Dutch 'man' and German 'Mann'

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Summary: man in Brief

The word 'man' [man] refers to an adult human male, a human being of either sex, or a member of a particular group. It can be used to describe a person's gender or as a general term for a person. Phrases like 'be one's own man' and idioms like 'man up' convey independence and bravery. 'Man' has formal synonyms like 'male' and 'gentleman,' and informal synonyms like 'guy' and 'dude.'

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