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- pronunciation:
- maen
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
men |
definition 1: |
an adult male human being.
- synonyms:
- gentleman, male
- similar words:
- chap, fellow, guy
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definition 2: |
human beings in general; the human race.
Man cannot live without air and water.- synonyms:
- humanity, humankind, mankind
- similar words:
- people, persons, race, world
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definition 3: |
a playing piece used in board games.
I beat him in checkers by jumping his last man.- similar words:
- checker, counter
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related words: |
adult, being, character, human, mortal, person |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
mans, manning, manned |
definition: |
to supply with people to do a job.
More sailors were needed to man the ship.- synonyms:
- staff
- similar words:
- arm, cover, equip, post, station
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related words: |
scratch, staff |
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