MAN
[mɛn]
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, interjection, verb
Definition of MAN
An adult male human.
"The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."
(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)
"every man for himself"
Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.
"Man, that was a great catch!"
To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
"The ship was manned with a small crew."
To take up position in order to operate (something).
"Man the machine guns!"
(possibly obsolete) To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)
Examples of MAN in a Sentence
- "The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."
- "every man for himself"
- "Man, that was a great catch!"
- "The ship was manned with a small crew."
Word Details
Is MAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAN
6 words from the letters in MAN
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MAN in Word Games
MAN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MAN is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAN to find 6 additional valid words.