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man

British pronunciation/mˈæn/
American pronunciation/ˈmæn/
1

a person who is a male adult

synonyms : adult male
antonyms : woman
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1.1

*** a person's husband, boyfriend or male partner

antonyms : woman
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1.2

*** a person who is strong and brave or has other qualities that some people think are typically male

2

an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession

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What is the origin of the idiom "the man" and when to use it?

The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.

3

*** a soldier or a male worker who obeys the instructions of a person of higher rank

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4

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

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5

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

synonyms : piece
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6

*** a person, either male or female

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6.1

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

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7

a male subordinate

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8

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

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9

one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea

synonyms : Isle of Man
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to man
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

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2

provide with workers

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Examples
1Men still hold most positions of power in this country.
2Meat and mass never hindered man.
3Man, that was a black day for the organization.
4Both men wore confident smiles.
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