manned
Manned (adj) means Operated or crewed by a human being, rather than automated. Example: “NASA's first manned mission to the Moon launched in 1968.”
How to use manned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaffed or operated by a person, as opposed to unmanned or automated.
Increasingly replaced in formal and technical writing by gender-neutral alternatives like "crewed" or "staffed."
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NASA's first _____ mission to the Moon launched in 1968.
Etymology
The past-participle form of the verb man, "to staff or crew," from Old English mannian.
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What does “manned” mean?
The word “manned” means operated or crewed by a human being, rather than automated. In plain terms, staffed or operated by a person, as opposed to unmanned or automated.
How do you pronounce “manned”?
“Manned” is pronounced mand (/mænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “manned” in a sentence?
Here is “manned” used in a sentence: “NASA's first manned mission to the Moon launched in 1968.”
What is the opposite of “manned”?
The opposite of “manned” — its antonyms — are unmanned and uncrewed.
What part of speech is “manned”?
“Manned” is an adjective.
Where does the word “manned” come from?
The word “manned” comes from Old English. The past-participle form of the verb man, "to staff or crew," from Old English mannian.
Is “manned” a common word?
“Manned” is an uncommon word in modern English.