man
Translation
man, person, mankind
Examples
He is a tall man.
He is a tall man.
Man is a social animal.
Man is a social animal.
All men on deck!
All men on deck!
Grammar Patterns
a/the man a male person He is a tall man.
man humanity Man is a social animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: male, gentleman, human; Antonyms: woman, female
Etymology
From Old English 'man, mann' meaning 'human being, person, man'.
Memory Tips
One of the most basic words. Note the irregular plural 'men'.