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Manner: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：way of doing (manner)

manner 🔊

/ˈmænər/

the way in which something is done or happens

way of doing 🔊

➕

/weɪ əv ˈduːɪŋ/

The specific way in which an action is performed or a process occurs, often implying style, mode, or procedure.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'manuarius' (of the hand), via Old French 'manere', evolving from 'handling' to 'way of doing'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'man' who 'ner' (pronounced like 'near') always knows the correct way to act: that's his manner.

📖 Example

He completed the project in an efficient manner, which impressed his boss. 🔊 He finished the project efficiently, which made a good impression on his boss.

🔗 Collocations

in a timely manner – done quickly and on schedule

manner of speaking – a distinctive way of expressing oneself verbally

in a similar manner – in a comparable way or fashion

🔄 Synonyms

method (n) – a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something

fashion (n) – a manner or way of doing something, often with a sense of style

mode (n) – a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced

🌱 Derivatives

mannerism (n) – a habitual gesture or way of speaking that is characteristic of an individual

mannered (adj) – behaving in a particular way, often artificially or affectedly

mannerly (adj) – well-mannered; polite and courteous

📖 Cultural Story

Originally linked to manual skill (Latin 'manus' = hand), 'manner' shifted in Middle English to mean 'custom or behavior'. Today, it's central in etiquette discussions—e.g., 'table manners'—reflecting social norms since the 16th century.

Meaning 2：polite behavior (manner)

manner 🔊

/ˈmænər/

polite or well-behaved way of behaving

polite behavior 🔊

➕

/pəˈlaɪt bɪˈheɪvjər/

Socially acceptable ways of behaving that show respect, kindness, and consideration for others, often taught as part of etiquette.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Teaching children good manners helps them build positive relationships. 🔊 Teaching children polite behavior helps them develop good relationships with others.

🔗 Collocations

good manners – polite and considerate behavior towards others

bad manners – rude or impolite behavior

table manners – the rules of polite behavior while eating

🔄 Synonyms

politeness (n) – behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people

courtesy (n) – polite behavior that shows respect for others

etiquette (n) – the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular group

🚫 Antonyms

rudeness (n) – discourteous or impolite behavior

impoliteness (n) – lack of good manners; discourtesy

disrespect (n) – lack of respect or courtesy

🌱 Derivatives

manners (n pl) – polite social behavior; etiquette

well-mannered (adj) – having or showing good manners

ill-mannered (adj) – having bad manners; rude