man
/ˈmæn/ noun A1- An adult male human. · The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.
- All human males collectively: mankind.
- An adult male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a representative, etc.
- An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.
- An adult or adolescent male servant. Anyone from a right-hand man (high-ranking assistant) to a low-ranking servant.
- A human, a person regardless of gender or sex, usually an adult. · every man for himself
- All humans collectively; mankind, humankind, humanity.
- A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.
Plural men
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
“It is no use,” said the old man, “there is no wine.”
“What, no wine?” said Dantès, turning pale, and looking alternately at the hollow cheeks of the old man and the empty cupboards.
“I want nothing now that I have you,” said the old man.
“Yes,” stammered the old man.
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