Synonyms for

Man

Verb / mæn / Another word for man — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an adult male human being

Synonyms & similar words

homo humanbeing world militaryman humanrace mankind isleofman adultmale gentlemansgentleman valetdechambre gentleman woman humanbeings civilian humanity humans serviceman piece valet human militarypersonnel humankind man guy fellow chap dude gentleman male person bloke boy individual hombre mister brother father husband partner son uncle groom bachelor

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentleman male individual person

Informal

guy dude bloke fella

Literary

mortal human fellow

Antonyms

woman child girl infant baby

Common collocations

  • man of the year
  • man overboard
  • man of faith
  • man of action
  • man of the people
  • man of property
  • man of science

Word family

noun man
verb man
adjective manly

Usage note

While 'man' can refer to any human being, it is often used to refer specifically to an adult male. Use 'person' or 'human' for gender-neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The man wore a hat and a coat.
  2. The man played basketball with his son.
  3. The man went to the store to buy milk.
  4. The man helped his neighbor carry groceries.
  5. The man worked hard to support his family.

Quotes

  • A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything. - Malcolm X
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. - Thomas Paine

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