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 rhymes for man
Finding the right rhyme for man helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "An adult male human.", man has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Deadpan is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Span works well in formal or poetic contexts. Divan is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for man, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.