man
man
/ˈmæn/
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Definition(s):
- (n) an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
- (n) someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
- (n) the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
- (n) any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
- (n) a male subordinate
- (n) an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
- (n) a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
- (n) a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
- (n) one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
- (n) game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
- (n) all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
- (v) take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
- (v) provide with workers
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Usage(s):
- One answer, of course, is yes -- by another man.
- A PTI cover story on the first steps of man.
- No man was more carefully respected by his neighbors in the four Indian provinces south of New Delhi than the proud Thakore clansman, Man Singh.
Quotes
- "But war is bigger than any one man," Mr Obama said, adding that the change was necessary to maintain a "unity of effort" in Afghanistan. "I welcome debate among my team, but I won't tolerate division."on Jun 23, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Herald Sun
- He added, "The fact that this Administration won't allow the man charged with implementing the President's plan to cut $500 billion out of Medicare to testify about his plans for the care of our nation's seniors is truly outrageous."on Jul 7, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: RTT News
- "From the first minute Forlan had a problem. He was injured and could not continue," Tabarez said of the Athletico Madrid striker. "He had a pain and during the match we took a decision to try another man who was fresh. It was nothing really...on Jul 6, 2010 By: Oscar Tabarez Source: The Age
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