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- pronunciation:
- mae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
way of doing; style.
He spoke to the child in a gentle manner.This manner of farming has become more common recently.She laughs in the same manner as her sister.Our neighbor always waves hello in a friendly manner.- synonyms:
- fashion, mode, style, way
- similar words:
- approach, custom, habit, idiosyncrasy, method, wise, wont
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| definition 2: |
one's personal and general way of behaving or acting toward others.
He's a kind man at heart, but he has a rough manner.I dislike that superior manner she has.- synonyms:
- bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien, way
- similar words:
- address, air, approach, behavior, carriage, conduct, fashion, mode, posture, presence, style
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) one's conduct in social situations as judged by society.
It is considered good manners to send thank-you notes for presents one has received.Some people feel it is bad manners to eat with one's elbows propped on the table.- similar words:
- behavior, conduct
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| definition 4: |
(pl.) proper behavior; polite conduct.
You should be ashamed; didn't your parents teach you manners?- synonyms:
- decorum, etiquette, politeness, politesse, propriety
- similar words:
- behavior, civility, comity, comportment, conduct, courtesy
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| definition 5: |
type; kind; sort.
One finds all manner of wildlife in the forest.- synonyms:
- ilk, kind, sort, species, stripe, type, variety
- similar words:
- breed, category, class, example, specimen
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| related words: |
action, decency, demeanor, expression, front, guise, mien, order, performance, procedure, technique, temperament, treat |
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Are you looking for the word manor (an estate)? Manner and manor sound alike but have different meanings.
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