noun

man

man, person, human being

He is a very kind man.

He is a very kind man.

Man has always looked to the stars.

Man has always looked to the stars.

((a man)) an adult male human being He is a tall man.

((man)) (uncountable) the human race Man is a social animal.

Synonyms: male, gentleman, human; Antonyms: woman, animal.

From Old English 'mann', meaning 'person' or 'human being'.

One of the most basic words. Remember the irregular plural: one man, two men.

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