manner
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A way of acting or behaving.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
manerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmænɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A way of acting or behaving
Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.
Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
One's customary method of acting; habit.
Good, polite behaviour.
The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
verb
transitive
To instill manners into.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A way of acting or behaving
Used this way, manner is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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A word that denotes a manner of doing something.
Your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally.
Manner of walking.
In an inhumane manner.
Impoliteness resulting from ignorance.
A way of acting or behaving.
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Synonyms
Sense: way of acting or behaving
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