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manpower

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for manpower, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The number of workers available to do a job.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

men

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

hands work force

How to use manpower

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

lack of manpower manpower shortage extra manpower

Etymology

From man + power.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “manpower” mean?

The word “manpower” means the number of workers available to do a job. In plain terms, the available workforce needed to get a task done.

How do you use “manpower” in a sentence?

Here is “manpower” used in a sentence: “The factory didn't have enough manpower to meet the order on time.”

What part of speech is “manpower”?

“Manpower” is a noun.

Is “manpower” a common word?

“Manpower” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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