Synonyms for

Mans

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

Definition

Mans is not a real word in the English language. It could be a misspelling of 'man's', which is the possessive form of the noun 'man'.

Synonyms & similar words

militaryman man gentlemansgentleman humanbeing humanrace valetdechambre humankind valet humanity civilian gentleman piece adultmale humanbeings woman world mankind militarypersonnel isleofman homo human humans serviceman man's

Synonyms by register

Informal

guy dude bloke chap fella

Literary

fellow gentleman

Antonyms

woman girl female lady maiden

Common collocations

  • every man
  • any man
  • no man
  • a man
  • the man
  • old man
  • young man
  • rich man

Word family

noun man
verb man
adjective manly

Usage note

The word 'man' is often used generically to refer to humankind, but this usage can be seen as dated or sexist. Modern usage often prefers gender-neutral terms like 'person' or 'humanity'.

Example sentences

  1. The man's car is parked outside.
  2. I found the man's wallet on the sidewalk.
  3. The man's dog is barking loudly.
  4. The man's house is painted blue.
  5. The man's job is very important.

Quotes

  • A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.
  • It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man.
  • A man's got to do what a man's got to do.

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