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Definition of men - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
adult malesadult male humans
- The men gathered for the meeting.
2.
armyenlisted military personnel
- The men were ready for deployment.
3.
humanityDated people or humanity collectivelyDated
- Men have always sought to explore the unknown.
4.
workforceDated workers or laborers availableDated
- The men finished the construction ahead of schedule.
Expressions with men
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very tall or large man
He was a giant of men, towering over everyone.
three men who visited Jesus after his birth
The three wise men brought gifts for baby Jesus.
identify which males are mature or courageous through a challenge
The competition will separate the men from the boys quickly.
dead person cannot reveal secrets or information
Dead men tell no tales, so the secret died with him.
inheritance received after someone's death
She got the estate through dead men's shoes.
someone who is highly respected and admired
She is a giant among men in the community for her charitable work.
man accepted equally by his peers
He was a man among men, respected by all.
doctors or medical staff wearing white coats
The men in white coats rushed to the emergency room.
man who is very kind and generous
He is a prince among men, always helping others in need.
person who attracts others to a belief
He became a fisher of men, spreading his faith.
express that dead people cannot reveal secrets or information
Dead men can tell no tales, so he silenced the witness.
team or squad of male individuals
The group of men played soccer every weekend.
group of men doing physical or manual work
The sign said men at work ahead.
public toilet facility designated for use by men
He excused himself to go to the men's room.
everyone should be treated the same way
In this community, all men are equal.
all people of both genders considered together
The new policy benefits men and women alike.
men known for their wisdom or knowledge
The wise men advised the king on important matters.
someone whom all men find attractive
She thinks she's God's gift to men.
styles and trends in clothes and accessories designed for male customers
He reads magazines to keep up with men's fashion.
last match or event in a competition for male players or teams
Tickets for the men's final sold out within a few hours.
sports event where one male player competes alone against another
He reached the quarterfinals of the men’s singles at Wimbledon.
ancient board game for two players with nine pieces
We played nine men's morris at the park.
academic field studying men and masculinity
Men's studies explores how masculinity is shaped by society.
fungi with finger-like fruiting bodies
Dead-men's-fingers grow on decaying wood in the forest.
Origin of men
Old English, mann (human being)
Terms with men included in their meaning
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children
male children or young men
clothing
loose-fitting underpants for men
men's fashion
clothing designed for men to wear
attractive looks
pleasing in appearance, especially for men
gender traits
characteristic of men or boys
clothing
larger in size for men who are overweight or tall
underwear
short tight-fitting underpants for men or women
homosexual male
man who is sexually attracted to other men
men's swimwear
shorts worn by men for swimming
men's briefs
briefs for men to wear while swimming
group gender
including only boys or men, no girls or women
clothing
designed for both men and women
clothing
shorts worn by men for swimming
fashion
style of women's clothing inspired by men's fashion
religion
member of a religious community of men
underwear
men's underpants reaching mid-thigh
haircut place
place where men get haircuts and shaves
social rule
refers to the idea that men must hide their feelings
ironic comment
criticizes the belief that men should not cry
men's swimwear
male swim briefs with a bikini cut
men's wear
short undergarment for men
clothing
men's underwear combining snug fit and longer legs
clothes
loose men's underwear shaped like shorts, often with a front opening
music
pop group of young men who sing and often dance
Examples of men in a sentence
Men often face societal pressure to be strong. The men secured the perimeter. The captain addressed the men before dawn. Men have created incredible art throughout history. The future of men depends on sustainable practices. The men were called in for overtime.
Men from the factory joined the protest.
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- French:hommes, militaires du rang, ...
- German:Männer, Soldaten, ...
- Italian:uomini, soldati, ...
- Spanish:hombres, soldados, ...
- Portuguese:homens, militares, ...
- Chinese:男人, 士兵, ...
- Japanese:男性, 兵士, ...
- Arabic:رِجال, جُنود, ...
- Hebrew:גְּבָרִים, חַיָּלִים, ...
- Russian:мужчины, военнослужащие, ...
- Ukrainian:чоловіки, військовослужбовці, ...
- Hindi:पुरुष, जवान, ...
Definition of man - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
humanadult male human being
- The man walked his dog in the park.
2.
relationshiphusband or male partner
- She introduced her man to her friends.
3.
gendermale person with masculine qualities
- He is a man of great courage.
4.
gamepiece in board games
- He moved his man to the next square.
5.
peopleperson with specific duties or skills
- He's the maintenance man for the building.
6.
- Hey man, how's it going?
7.
peopleDated human being regardless of genderDated
- Man is capable of great kindness.
Verb
1.
operatingtr. take position to operate or control somethingtr.
- He manned the controls during the flight.
2.
staffingtr. supply with staff or crew for operationtr.
- They need volunteers to man the information desk.
3.
preparingintr. brace oneself mentally or physicallyintr.
- She manned herself for the difficult conversation.
4.
falconrytr. Dated accustom a bird to human presencetr. Dated
- The falconer manned the hawk for the show.
Images of man
adult male human being 
piece in board games
Expressions with man
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figure made of straw to scare birds
The farmer placed a straw man in the field.
lead singer of a band
The front man energized the crowd with his dynamic performance.
person who is physically ill or unwell
The sick man stayed in bed all day.
emotionally devastated person due to hardships
After the loss, he became a broken man.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects.
affectionate term for a dog
Dogs are often called man's best friend for their loyalty.
very large or tall man
He was a giant of a man, towering over everyone.
act maturely and avoid petty retaliation or arguments
He decided to be the bigger man and walked away.
cannot judge person accurately by appearance or clothing
Clothes don't make the man, so look beyond his suit.
he is the right person for the job
If you need help with computers, he's your man.
man who is charming and enjoys being with women
He is known as a ladies' man at every party.
small alien with green skin
The movie featured a little green man from Mars.
having the courage or strength to do something
He was man enough to admit his mistake.
someone who keeps promises and commitments
John is a man of his word; he always keeps his promises.
fictional superhero known for strength and invulnerability
Superman is often called the man of steel.
best player in a sports match
He was named man of the match for his performance.
man who is very important or getting attention right now
He is the man of the moment after his big win.
leader who represents the interests of ordinary people
He was elected because he is seen as a man of the people.
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Before the race, he said, 'May the best man win.'
area between opposing forces where no control is exercised
During the ceasefire, soldiers cautiously entered no man's land to negotiate.
person different from others in a group
In our team, John is the odd man out.
one man accompanied by his dog literally
One man and his dog walked down the street.
focus on the ball or play, not the opponent personally
Players should always play the ball, not the man during matches.
trusted assistant in work or tasks
He is the CEO's right-hand man in all projects.
Origin of man
Old English, mann (human being)
Examples of man in a sentence
A man was seen helping an elderly woman cross the street. Her man cooked dinner for their anniversary. She always trusts her man with important decisions. The man at the counter helped me. Every man in the room stood up. Each player starts with a set number of men.
He captured his opponent's man during the game. The man responsible for security is on leave. We need a man skilled in carpentry for this job. Listen man, you need to calm down. Thanks man, I appreciate your help. Every man deserves equal dignity. The disaster reminded us that man is vulnerable. She manned the ticket booth at the event. Volunteers are needed to man the information desk. We need more people to man the phones. He was asked to man the front desk during lunch. He manned himself for the upcoming challenges. They manned themselves before entering the negotiation room. He spent weeks manning the young falcon. Manning the eagle requires patience.
View all translations of man
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- French:homme, occuper, ...
- German:Mann, bedienen, ...
- Italian:uomo, operare, ...
- Spanish:hombre, manejar, ...
- Portuguese:homem, operar, ...
- Chinese:男人, 操作, ...
- Japanese:男性, 担当する, ...
- Arabic:رَجُل, تَوَلَّى, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּבֶר, לְאַיֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:мужчина, управлять, ...
- Ukrainian:чоловік, керувати, ...
- Hindi:पुरुष, संभालना, ...
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