Man Definition
man
noun
- an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman); "there were two women and six men on the bus"
- someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty"
- the generic use of the word to refer to any human being; "it was every man for himself"
- any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
- a male subordinate; "the chief stationed two men outside the building"; "he awaited word from his man in Havana"
- an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent); "the army will make a man of you"
- a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer; "Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man"
- a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman; "she takes good care of her man"
- one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
- game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage"
- all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; "all the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"
verb
- take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place; "Mr. Smith manned the reception desk in the morning"
- provide with workers; "We cannot man all the desks"; "Students were manning the booths"
"Man" in song lyrics
See how man is used in real songs:
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"that only a believedant man"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Oh yeah, you know it man"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"These fat raps think they fit like they The Iron Man"
1200 Techniques — Karma
Words that rhyme with man
Usage tips for "man"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "man" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for man to find words that pair well.