manner

The word “manner” means the way something is done or happens. In plain terms, the way something is done, or the way a person typically behaves.

“Manner” is pronounced MA-nuh (/ˈmænɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “manner” used in a sentence: “He answered the question in a very calm manner.”

“Manner” is a noun.

The word “manner” comes from Latin. From Old French maniere, ultimately from Latin manus ("hand") — the original sense was close to "handling" or "way of handling something.".

“Manner” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Manner” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the way something is done or happens.

In the singular, manner means the way in which something is done, for example, 'she answered in a calm manner.' In the plural, manners refers to a person's social behaviour and politeness, as in 'good table manners.' They come from the same root but are used quite differently.

Manner describes the way or style in which something is done, whether quickly, politely, or carelessly. Method refers to a set procedure or system for doing it, a defined series of steps. You might follow the same method but carry it out in a very different manner from someone else.

You could say someone 'spoke in a friendly manner' or 'drove in a reckless manner,' describing the way the action was carried out. The phrase 'in this manner' means 'in this way.' In each case, manner points to the how of something, its style or approach, rather than the what.