nounπShareAn adult male human."The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."humanpersonbodyagesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.""Throughout history, mans has strived to understand the universe." "humanpersongroupsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)"every man for himself"humanpersonbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)"Sentence: "For the good of mans, we must protect our environment." "humanbeingpersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens."Scientists study how mans evolved over millions of years. "humanpersonbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.""The security guard stopped both mans at the entrance to check their IDs." "personhumanbeingageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.""Everyone in the community knew Mr. Henderson was a mans; he always helped his neighbors, volunteered at the school, and was deeply devoted to his children." "personhumancharacterfamilymoralqualitybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManliness; the quality or state of being manly."His confident speech and willingness to help others demonstrated true mans. "characterqualityhumanbeingattitudesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA husband.""After many years together, Sarah still calls John her mans with affection." "familypersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lover; a boyfriend."Maria introduced her new mans, David, to her family at dinner last night. "personhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male enthusiast or devotee; a male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)"Some people prefer apple pie, but me, Iβm a cherry pie man."personcharacterhumanstyleculturecompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing. (Used as the last element of a compound.)"I wanted to be a guitar man on a road tour, but instead Iβm a flag man on a road crew."personhumanjobcompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.""If you need help moving furniture, John is your mans." "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a student or alumnus, a representative, etc.""The company mans a booth at the job fair to recruit new graduates." "personhumangroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn adult male servant.""The wealthy duke still employed several mans to attend to his household's needs." "personjobhumanserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vassal; a subject."Like master, like man."governmentpoliticshistorypersonsocietystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece or token used in board games such as chess."He carefully moved one of his mans across the chessboard, hoping to trap his opponent's king. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUsed to refer to oneself or one's group: I, we; construed in the third person.""Mans is going to the store, does mans need anything?" "persongrouplanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.""Mans, I told you to take out the trash already!" "languagewordcommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friendly term of address usually reserved for other adult males.""Hey mans, how's it going?" "humanpersoncommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.""In the schoolyard basketball game, John was assigned to be Peter's mans, shadowing him closely to prevent him from scoring." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex)."The ship was manned with a small crew."joborganizationbusinessserviceindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take up position in order to operate (something)."Man the machine guns!"militarynauticaltechnologymachinejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(possibly obsolete) To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)"He mans himself before delivering the difficult news. "attitudehumanmindcharacterbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait on, attend to or escort."The head waiter mans the important guests to their tables, ensuring they are seated comfortably. "servicejobactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people."The falconer carefully mans the young hawk by spending hours each day near it, speaking softly and offering food. "animalbirdnatureagriculturebiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading