manner (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmænər
Definition
A way of behaving or of doing something.
Examples
He has a strange manner of speaking.
Please be quiet and try to control your manner.
The police asked for a description of the suspect's manner.
How to Use manner
- in a manner of speaking (idiom)
- Used to say that something is partly true or that you are using words in a slightly unusual way. — "He is, in a manner of speaking, the boss here."
- manner of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to describe the way something is done or the type of thing it is. — "I don't understand his manner of thinking."
- show manners (collocation)
- To behave politely and show respect for others. — "The children always show manners when guests visit."
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