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manners

man·ner
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [man-er]
    • /ˈmæn ər/
    • /ˈmæn.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [man-er]
    • /ˈmæn ər/

Definitions of manners word

  • abbreviation MANNERS mainour. 1
  • idioms manners by all manner of means, by all means; certainly. 1
  • idioms manners by no manner of means, under no circumstances; by no means; certainly not: She was by no manner of means a frivolous person. 1
  • idioms manners in a manner, so to speak; after a fashion; somewhat. 1
  • idioms manners in a manner of speaking, in a way; as it were; so to speak: We were, in a manner of speaking, babes in the woods. 1
  • idioms manners to the manner born, accustomed by birth to a high position: He was a gentleman to the manner born. used to a particular custom, activity, or role from birth. 1

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Origin of manners

First appearance:

before 1125
One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English manere < Anglo-French; Old French maniere ≪ Vulgar Latin *manuāria, noun use of feminine of manuārius handy, convenient (Latin: of, pertaining to the hand). See manus, -er2

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Parts of speech for Manners

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

manners popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

manners usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for manners

noun manners

  • bearing — Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
  • protocol — the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
  • mores — Mossi (def 2).
  • taste — to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by taking some into the mouth: to taste food.
  • culture — Culture consists of activities such as the arts and philosophy, which are considered to be important for the development of civilization and of people's minds.

Antonyms for manners

noun manners

  • impropriety — the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
  • crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
  • impoliteness — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
  • rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.

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