noun An adult male human being.
- The man at the counter smiled and handed back her change.
- He grew from a boy into a man over those difficult years.
- An old man sat on the bench feeding the pigeons every morning.
noun Human beings collectively; humankind (an older, now often avoided, generic use).
- The book traces the history of man from the Stone Age onward.
- Early man learned to control fire for warmth and cooking.
- Few things have shaped the story of man as much as farming.
noun A husband or male romantic partner.
- She introduced him as "my man" at the party.
- Her man cooks dinner for the whole family every Friday evening.
- She says her man is the kindest person she has ever met.
verb To supply a place, post, or piece of equipment with the people needed to run or operate it.
- Volunteers manned the phones all night during the telethon.
- The ship couldn't sail until enough sailors had manned it.
- Two nurses manned the reception desk throughout the busy night shift.
intj Used to add emphasis or express strong feeling, regardless of who is being addressed.
- Man, that was a close call!" he said, catching his breath.
- Man, I can't believe how quickly this year has gone!
- Man, it's freezing out here," she said, pulling on her gloves.
