Question 1 · Quick check
manner
CEFRB1
/ˈmænə/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The way in which someone does or says something.
- 02
noun
Extra detailCharacteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.
Examples
New hires who just joined the company do everything in this timid manner.
You must perform all assignments in a timely manner.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsOne's customary method of acting; habit.
Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
Good, polite behaviour.
More examples
In contextHis natural manner makes him seem like the boss.
It is in a manner done already.
These people have strange manners.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English manere, maner, from Anglo-Norman manere, from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin *manāria, from feminine of Latin manuarius (“belonging to the hand”), from manus (“hand”). Compare French manière, Italian mannaia (“ax, axe”), Portuguese maneira and maneiro (“handy, portable”), Romanian mâner (“handle”), and Spanish manera.