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Dictionary - Man

Sense 1: Noun - Adult Human Male

Definition: An adult human male.

Sample Sentence: He is a tall man with a beard.

Sense 2: Noun - Human Beings in General

Definition: Human beings in general.

Sample Sentence: Man has made great technological advancements.

Sense 3: Noun - Husband or Lover

Definition: A husband or a lover.

Sample Sentence: She introduced him as her man to the party attendees.

Sense 4: Noun - Person of Importance or Authority

Definition: A person of importance or authority.

Sample Sentence: He is a respected man in the business community.

Sense 5: Verb - To Supply with People

Definition: To supply with people.

Sample Sentence: The company plans to man the new department with skilled employees.

Sense 6: Verb - To Take Charge of a Machine or Vehicle

Definition: To take charge of a machine or vehicle.

Sample Sentence: He manned the control panel of the airplane during the flight.

Sense 7: Verb - To Staff or Operate

Definition: To staff or operate.

Sample Sentence: They need volunteers to man the information booth at the event.

Sense 8: Adjective - Having Stereotypical Masculine Qualities

Definition: Having stereotypical masculine qualities.

Sample Sentence: The manly hero valiantly saved the city from destruction.

Sense 9: Adjective - Courageous or Strong

Definition: Courageous or strong.

Sample Sentence: She showed man determination in achieving her goals.

Sense 10: Adjective - Manually Operated

Definition: Manually operated.

Sample Sentence: The old, man car required physical strength to operate.

Sense 11: Adverb - Very

Definition: Very.

Sample Sentence: She was man grateful for their help.