1. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force.
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] the generic use of the word to refer to any human being.
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. gay
adjective. ['ˈgeɪ'] bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gay (English)
- gay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. gay
adjective. ['ˈgeɪ'] full of or showing high-spirited merriment.
Etymology
- gay (English)
- gay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] a male subordinate.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. gay
adjective. ['ˈgeɪ'] given to social pleasures often including dissipation.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- gay (English)
- gay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. gay
adjective. ['ˈgeɪ'] brightly colored and showy.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gay (English)
- gay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent).
Synonyms
Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))