Sekirov Dictionary

manner

UK /ˈmænə/US /ˈmænɚ/

noun 9
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun9

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the particular style someone uses to do something
- The treacherous manner of his mournful death. — 1591
The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
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Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.
- His natural manner makes him seem like the boss.
- The captain's imperturbable manner gave the crew confidence.
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One's customary method of acting; habit.
- These people have strange manners.
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Good, polite behaviour.
- Harriet was not insensible of manner; she had voluntarily noticed her father’s gentleness with admiration as well as wonder. Mr. Martin looked as if he did not know what manner was. — 1815
Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.
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Sort; kind; style.
- All manner of persons participate.
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A certain degree or measure.
- It is in a manner done already.
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[in compounds] (rare) Something involving or requiring the specified number of men or people.
- It was rather ironic that my first fire in every one of my three smokejunping ^([sic]) years was a high-mountain two-manner . . . and they all were on the Flathead National Forest […] — 2006

verb1

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To instill manners into.
- They are there to manner a child's natural abilities. They are culture club authorities and representatives. They teach children appropriate public (and private) behavior; […] — 2004

forms

mannered · mannering · manners

Phrases with manner

with the manner
in the very act; red-handed.

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