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“man” in English

man

Illustration of "man" in a English cultural setting — A man is sitting on a park bench, reading a newspaper while people walk by. He looks relaxed and is wearing a simple blue shirt and dark trousers.

Usage note

Use 'man' to refer to an adult male person in simple sentences.

Examples

A man is walking.
A man is walking.
That man is tall.
That man is tall.
The man has a hat.
The man has a hat.

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What does "man" mean?

A. man
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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