man
∞
3.4
- noun
- /mæn/
:
soldado
- And he was actually also the first black radar man in the US Navy.
- an enlisted man
- to enlist men
Millions of young men died for a senseless, stupid war.
- Millions of young men died for a senseless, stupid war.
- Oh, yes, we're on pause for our men and women and forces.
Examples
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Order your men to obey me.
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So, I put one of my men out on lookout.
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Mr. President, most of those men were Confederate Soldiers.
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Have your men follow me up this back elevator.
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Under my command, not one man has been killed fleeing the enemy.
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The war's end proved especially protracted for families whose men remained in federal prison camps.
Academic text (2008) -
We have 8,000 men with 50 pieces of artillery... and a few hundred mortars and machine guns.
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Every man in the platoon received a medal for their bravery during the mission.
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The young man dedicated his life to serving his country as a soldier.
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After years of service, the veteran man shared his experiences with new recruits.
Synonyms
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1.1
A person who serves in an army and fights for their country
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2.0
A man who serves in the army or other armed forces
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3.5
A person who flies or helps fly planes in the air force
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5.5
A soldier who stands guard and takes part in ceremonies
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4.9
A man who serves in the military but is not an officer
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2.6
A man who serves in the military
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6.3
A soldier who fights on foot in the army
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2.3
A man who serves in the navy
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3.5
A soldier who enforces rules and guards prisoners
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7.3
A person who trains part time to defend their local community when needed
A man who works on a plane as part of the flight crew
Idioms
- Informal
Each person must look after themselves in a dangerous or confusing situation
- Offensive
A joking phrase people use after 'I see' to show they do not believe someone
Compounds
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7.5
A performer who plays a serious role in a comedy to make the other person's jokes funnier
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7.3
A person who has skill and knowledge in many different areas like art and science
- Offensive
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8.4
An older man who makes sexual comments or touches younger people when they do not want him to
- US
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6.5
A man who lives in the mountains or other wild places and can hunt and survive
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6.3
A man who has a lot of life experience and is comfortable in many social situations
- Offensive
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5.5
A person who always agrees with someone in charge to get approval or avoid trouble
- Literature
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6.7
A shape people imagine on the moon's surface that looks like a face
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Man was used for people in many roles, including soldiers, because it originally meant 'person', and so it came to mean a member of the armed forces. That is why older language often speaks of 'every man' ready to serve.