man

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Noun

manSingular
menPlural
1

An adult male human being

A tall man walked into the room.

2

A human being of either sex; a person

All men are created equal.

3

Humanity as a whole; the human race; mankind

Man has always dreamed of exploring the stars.

4

A male person with qualities considered typical of men, such as strength or courage

He proved himself to be a real man by facing his fears.

5

A husband or male romantic partner

She's going to meet her man for dinner tonight.

6

A male employee, servant, or subordinate

The manager spoke to his men about the new project.

Verb

mannedPast tense
mannedPast participle
manningPresent participle
mansThird-person singular
1

To supply with people for service or defense; to staff or operate

We need to man the station 24 hours a day.

2

To take up position at or operate (a post, station, or piece of equipment)

Soldiers manned the gates throughout the night.

Interjection

1

Used as an exclamation to express surprise, enthusiasm, or emphasis

Man, that was an amazing game!

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