All Definitions for Man
Below are all the dictionary definitions of man:
1An adult male human.
2All human males collectively: mankind.
3An adult male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a representative, etc.
4An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family
5A mensch.
6An adult male servant.
7A human, a person regardless of gender or sex, usually an adult.
8All humans collectively
9Mankind, humankind, humanity.
10A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.
11A male person, usually an adult
12A (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
13A husband.
14A male lover
15A boyfriend.
16Used as the last element of a compound.
17A male enthusiast or devotee
18A male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing.
19A person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing.
20A person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.
21A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.
22One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
23A term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.
24A term of familiar address usually reserved for other adult males. It works both with ones whose name is known and ones whose name is unknown.
25A player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.
26A soldier below the rank of a non-commissioned officer.
27Synonym of manly. (Only used in man enough.)
28To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
29To take up position in order to operate (something).
30To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)
31A command used to display help pages in Unix and Unix-like operating systems.
32Manliness
33The quality or state of being manly.
34A vassal
35A subject.
36To wait on, attend to or escort.
37To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.
38The genus Homo.
39Humankind in general.
40The Isle of Man
41An island and crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea.
42A town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States.
43A city and department in the Ivory Coast.
44A village in Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
45A surname from Chinese.
46Abbreviation of Manitoba: a province of Canada. [A province in western Canada. Capital and largest city: Winnipeg.]
47Abbreviation of Manchester: a city in England (especially in football). [A major city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in northwestern England.]
48Initialism of Metropolitan Area Network, a large computer network usually spanning a city.
About antonyms for man
Finding the right antonym for man helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "An adult male human.", man has 2 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Woman is the most direct opposite in most situations. Civilian works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for man, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.