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Manner has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

how something is done or how it happens

"her dignified manner"

"his rapid manner of talking"

"their nomadic mode of existence"

"in the characteristic New York style"

"a lonely way of life"

"in an abrasive fashion"

2

a way of acting or behaving

"Her cheerful manner made everyone feel welcome at the party."

3

a kind

"what manner of man are you?"

4

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"She apologized for her rude manner of speaking during the meeting, even though she was trying to be helpful."

In plain English: Manner is the specific way someone does something or behaves toward others.

"She greeted everyone with a friendly manner."

Usage: Use "manner" to describe the specific way in which an action is performed or something is done. It often refers to style, demeanor, or method rather than just the act itself.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"Her aunt, Mrs. Manner, always insisted on serving tea at exactly four o'clock."

Example Sentences
"She greeted everyone with a friendly manner." noun
"She spoke in a calm and reassuring manner that put everyone at ease." noun
"The police investigated the crime scene to determine the manner of death." noun
"He completed the task with great care and attention to detail in his own particular manner." noun
Related Terms
etiquette behavior polite way politeness good please behaviour darkly asynclitically sublimate ably attack australianly calligraphic kosherly mannered prettyism spelling belt
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
property demeanor kind
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
artistic style drape fit form life style setup touch wise response bearing bedside manner foppishness gentleness formality informality courtesy discourtesy

Origin

The word "manner" comes from Old French maniere, which originally meant something belonging to the hand or a handle in Latin. It entered English via Anglo-Norman with this same sense of manual connection before evolving into its current meaning.

Rhyming Words
ner oner tiner inner saner niner avner viner boner liner doner runer ziner toner epner awner fener naner owner exner
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