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MAN

(noun, verb, interj.)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Man.

How to pronounce man:

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Man - as a noun

One of the british isles in the irish sea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isle of man

The generic use of the word to refer to any human being

Example: "It was every man for himself"

Any living or extinct member of the family hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
human10human being
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hominid13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A male subordinate

Example: "The chief stationed two men outside the building"

An adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)

Example: "The army will make a man of you"

A manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

Example: "Jeeves was bertie wooster's man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gentleman12gentleman's gentlemanvalet8valet de chambre

A male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman

Example: "She takes good care of her man"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
woman10

Game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

Example: "He taught me to set up the men on the chess board"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piece9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

All of the living human inhabitants of the earth

Example: "All the world loves a lover"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
human beingshuman racehumanity16humankind19humans11mankind14world9

Man - as a verb

Take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

Example: "Mr. smith manned the reception desk in the morning"

Provide with workers

Example: "We cannot man all the desks"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
staff11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Man - as an interjection

Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

Example: "Man, that was a great catch!"

Example Sentences

"The man standing next to me is my brother."
"She is married to a wealthy man."
"He is a kind-hearted man who always helps others."
"The man in the black suit is the suspect."
"My grandfather is a very wise man."
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Word Game Points

Is MAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, man is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is MAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, man is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is MAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, man is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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