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- pronunciation:
- mae
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 r
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A manner is a way of doing something. When someone has a gentle manner of speaking, it means that they speak in a gentle way. If someone works in a careful manner, they work in a careful way.
The salesclerk speaks to the customers in a friendly manner.Sarah's aunt laughs in the same manner as Sara's mother.This manner of farming is very common now.- synonyms:
- fashion, mode, style, way
- similar words:
- approach, custom, habit, method
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| definition 2: |
A person's manner is the way they generally act toward others.
He is really a kind man, but his manner is a little rough.- synonyms:
- way
- similar words:
- air, approach, behavior, carriage, conduct, fashion, mode, posture, presence, style
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| definition 3: |
Manners are the way people behave with each other in general. Some ways of behaving are considered to be good manners and other ways of behaving are considered to be bad manners.
My mom says it's good manners to write a thank-you note if my aunt and uncle send me a present.Some people think it is bad manners to talk when your mouth is full.- similar words:
- behavior, conduct
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| definition 4: |
Sometimes "manners" mean "good manners." When you learn "manners," you learn ways to behave that people think are nice or correct. You learn how to be polite.
My grandmother says that manners are important. At her house, we can't start eating before everybody else starts, and we have to ask if we can leave the table when we're done.- synonyms:
- politeness
- similar words:
- behavior, conduct, courtesy
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| related words: |
expression, performance, technique, treat |
Are you looking for the word manor (an estate)? Manner and manor sound alike but have different meanings.
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