adj
Uncommon
manned
mand
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.”
adj
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Operated or crewed by a human being, rather than automated.
"NASA's first manned mission to the Moon launched in 1968."
"The border checkpoint is manned around the clock."
How to use manned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaffed or operated by a person, as opposed to unmanned or automated.
When to use it
Increasingly replaced in formal and technical writing by gender-neutral alternatives like "crewed" or "staffed."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
manned spaceflight
manned checkpoint
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Etymology
The past-participle form of the verb man, "to staff or crew," from Old English mannian.
Antonyms
unmanned
uncrewed
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Rhymes for manned
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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.
