man
US /mæn/
・UK /mæn/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Humans in general, including male and female
Man has tried for peace, but war interrupts
v.t.Transitive VerbTo control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
Please man the school gate because there are too many cars coming in
n. (c.)Countable NounAn adult male human being
Paul is such a nice man
n. (c.)Countable NounMale who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
Because he is into hunting, he thinks he is a man, but to me it is just a weakness
v.t.Transitive VerbTo operate a machine (a boat, etc.)
The father gave his daughter a chance to man the sailboat
n. (c.)Countable NounA person employed for a particular task or job.
He is the best man for the job.
n. (c.)Countable NounA woman's husband or boyfriend.
She loves her man very much.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounQualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage or strength.
It takes a real man to admit when he is wrong.
n. (c.)Countable NounA piece in a board game, especially chess or checkers.
He moved his man to capture the opponent's queen.