man
Plural
men
1
a person who is a male adult
- This is my friend, he's a nice man.
- My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
- The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
- The men at the construction site are building a house.
- My uncle and dad are strong men who can fix things.
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2
an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession
The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.
- He's the man when it comes to fixing cars.
- When it comes to cooking, my grandmother is the man.She's been cooking for over 50 years and knows all the family recipes.
- In the world of finance, he's the man for investment strategies, having successfully navigated various market conditions over the years.
3
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
- The officer refused to let his men take part in the operation.
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4
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
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game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
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the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
- All men must die.
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an individual within the workforce or a group of workers
- The company hired several new men for the production line.
- Many men in the workforce are seeking better opportunities.
- Most men in the company have at least five years of experience.
- The factory employed over 100 men last year.
- The team needed more men to meet the deadline.
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a male subordinate
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a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
10
one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
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