Word of the Day: Manner
Use the word “manner” when referring to the way in which a person does something. “Manner” is a noun:
- She has an unusual manner of playing golf.
- The manner in which they do business is quite impressive.
- The manner in which the people of that country live is interesting.
- His manner of speaking is easy to understand.
You can also use “manner” when talking about social behavior or etiquette (polite behavior). In this case, the plural form is often used.
- Those children have very good manners.
- He has no interest in minding his manners.
- He has no manners.
- Those people have no manners.
- Where are your manners? (Say this is you are upset with someone’s behavior.)
- Where are my manners? (Say this is you make a mistake in proper etiquette and you are upset with yourself.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with M page to see the list of all words starting with letter M. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
