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man Synonyms

Another word for man

Choosing another word for man depends on context, so the 37 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An adult male human being.

Usage Example

"The tall male in the navy suit is the keynote speaker for today's conference."

Strongest
male
gentleman
Strong
fellow
guy
chap
bloke
gent

• noun (Context 2)

A human being of either sex; the human race or humankind collectively.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists study ancient tools to understand how early mankind adapted to changing climates."

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mankind
humankind
humanity
human
human being
Strong
person
mortal

• verb (Context 3)

To supply a place, station, machine, or vessel with the personnel needed to operate, work, or defend it.

Usage Example

"Volunteers were asked to staff the information booth throughout the weekend festival."

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staff
crew
Strong
operate
work
garrison

• interjection (Context 4)

Used informally to express strong emotion, such as surprise, enthusiasm, frustration, or emphasis.

Usage Example

"boy, that was the most challenging exam I have ever taken."

Strongest
boy
Strong
gosh
gee
wow
jeepers

• noun (Context 5)

A husband, boyfriend, or male romantic partner.

Usage Example

"They stood before their families and were pronounced husband and wife."

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husband
boyfriend
Strong
partner
spouse
beau
sweetheart
lover

• noun (Context 6)

One of the movable pieces used by a player in board games such as chess, checkers, or backgammon.

Usage Example

"She advanced her piece across the board to capture her opponent's unprotected piece."

Strongest
piece
Strong
chessman
counter
token
checker
pawn

Opposites of man

The opposite of man shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

woman
wife
female
girlfriend
abandon
lady
boy
desert
See all opposites of man

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Man. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/man
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