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Man
1.1
an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
Example
She's more of a man than he is.
1.2
a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
Example
What's her new man like?
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.
6.1
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
to man
Example
The men at the construction site are building a house.
The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
My uncle and dad are strong men who can fix things.
My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
This is my friend, he's a nice man.
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