Pronunciation

/ˌmæn/

Definitions

• Noun: An adult male human being. For example: “The man standing at the door was waiting for his friend.”
• Noun (figurative): A representative or typical member of a specified group. For example: “He’s a man of few words.”
• Noun (collective): Humanity; mankind. For example: “Man has achieved many great things throughout history.”
• Noun (informal): A term of address for a man or boy. For example: “Hey man, how’s it going?”

Phrases

• “A man of his word” refers to a person who can be relied upon to keep his promises.
• “Man to man” implies a direct, straightforward conversation between two people, often about personal matters.
• “The best man for the job” refers to the most suitable or competent person to perform a specific task.
• “No man is an island” suggests that no individual can exist in isolation and everyone needs social interaction.

Example Sentences

• Noun (human being): “The firefighter rescued several people from the burning building, including an elderly man.”
• Noun (representative): “She married a real gentleman, a man who knows how to treat others with respect.”
• Noun (collective): “Throughout history, man has sought to understand the mysteries of the universe.”
• Noun (informal address): “Thanks, man, your help really made a difference today.”

Synonyms

• Male
• Guy
• Gentleman
• Fellow
• Bloke (informal British)
• Dude (informal American)
• Human (in the collective sense)