Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/mæn əv wɔːr/

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

"The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast."

noun
/ˈmænˌiː.tər/

An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.

"The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village."

noun
/ˈmænˌtræp/

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

"The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance."

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manacle

noun/verb
/ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

"The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court."

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manage

verb
/ˈmænɪdʒ/

to be in charge of or control something

"She manages a small bookstore in town."

adjective
/ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

"The workload is manageable if we plan properly."

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noun
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

the process of dealing with or controlling things or people

"Good management is crucial for the success of any business."

noun
/ˈmænɪdʒər/

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

"The manager approved the new project plan."

noun, verb
/ˈmæn.deɪt/

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

"The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions."

adjective
/ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

required by law or rules; compulsory

"Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries."

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mane

noun
/meɪn/

the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

"The lion shook its thick mane proudly."

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maneuver

noun, verb
/məˈnuː.vər/

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

"The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm."

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mange

noun
/meɪndʒ/

a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores

"The stray dog was suffering from mange."

verb
/ˈmæŋɡəl/

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

"The car was mangled in the accident."

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Mango

noun
/ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh

"The mango is known as the king of fruits."

noun
/ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass

"Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture."

noun
/mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

"The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers."

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noun
ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

"Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest."

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mangy

adjective
/ˈmeɪndʒi/

in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange

"The stray dog looked mangy and weak."

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Mania

noun
/ˈmeɪniə/

an extreme enthusiasm or obsession; a mental illness marked by excitement

"There was a mania for collecting rare stamps."

noun
/ˈmeɪniæk/

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

"The driver was speeding like a maniac."

adjective
/məˈnaɪəkəl/

behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness

"He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie."

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verb, adjective
/ˈmænɪˌfɛst/

to show or display clearly; obvious or evident

"The symptoms of the disease manifest quickly."

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noun
/ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/

an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something

"His sudden anger was a manifestation of his stress."

noun
/ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

"The party released its manifesto before the election."

adjective, noun
/ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/

many and various; having many different forms

"The benefits of exercise are manifold."

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manipulate

verb
/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly

"He tried to manipulate the results in his favor."

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noun
/məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

the action of controlling or influencing something or someone cleverly or unfairly

"His manipulation of the situation was evident to everyone."

adjective
/ˈmæn.laɪk/

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.

"His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village."

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manliness

noun
/ˈmæn.li.nəs/

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

"His manliness was admired by his peers."

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Manly

adjective
/ˈmæn.li/

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

"He showed manly courage during the crisis."

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manmade

adjective
/ˌmænˈmeɪd/

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

"This lake is manmade, not natural."

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mannequin

noun
/ˈmænɪkɪn/

a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes

"The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown."

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manner

noun
/ˈmænər/

a way in which something is done or happens

"He spoke in a polite manner."

adjective
/ˈmæn.əd/

Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.

"The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural."

noun
/ˈmæn.əˌrɪz.əm/

A habitual way of speaking or behaving; a distinctive personal trait.

"One of his funny mannerisms is scratching his head when he’s nervous."

verb
/məˈnuː.vər/

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

"The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street."

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manor

noun
/ˈmænər/

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

"The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries."

noun
/ˈmænʃən/

a large, impressive house

"The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean."

noun
/ˈmæntl̩/

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

"She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace."

noun
/ˈmæntl̩/

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

"The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility."

noun
/ˈmænjuəl/

a handbook or guide that provides instructions on how to do or operate something

"You should read the user manual before setting up the device."

adverb
/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

"The data was entered manually into the system."

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verb
/ˌmænɪˈfæktʃər/

to make something in large quantities using machinery

"The company manufactures high-quality electronics."

noun
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

"The manufacturer produces cars for the global market."

noun
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

"The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector."

noun
/ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

"The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history."

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manumit

verb
/ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

"The landowner decided to manumit his slaves."

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noun
məˈnjʊər

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

"Organic manure enhances soil fertility."

noun
/ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication

"The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher."