man

US /mæn/

UK /mæn/

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Noun (Countable/Uncountable)

  • Humans in general, including male and female

Transitive Verb

  • To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
  • To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

Countable Noun

  • An adult male human being
  • Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
  • A person employed for a particular task or job.
  • A woman's husband or boyfriend.
  • A piece in a board game, especially chess or checkers.

Uncountable Noun

  • Qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage or strength.