man
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- noun
- /mæn/
- And he was actually also the first black radar man in the US Navy.
- an enlisted man
- to enlist men
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Watch on YouTubeMillions 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.
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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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2.6
A man who serves in the military
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3.5
A person who flies or helps fly planes in the air force
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2.0
A man who serves in the army or other armed forces
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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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7.3
A person who trains part time to defend their local community when needed
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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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5.8
A man who works on a plane as part of the flight crew
Idioms
- Informal
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5.8
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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7.3
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
- Offensive
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5.5
A person who always agrees with someone in charge to get approval or avoid trouble
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7.5
A performer who plays a serious role in a comedy to make the other person's jokes funnier
- Literature
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6.7
A shape people imagine on the moon's surface that looks like a face
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6.3
A man who has a lot of life experience and is comfortable in many social situations
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.