English · Word Candidate

manner

/ˈmænə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: manners · mannering · mannered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phương thức hành động, cách thực hiện hoặc làm điều gì

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Noun

Examples

The treacherous manner of his mournful death.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cách thức hành động hoặc cư xử đặc trưng

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Noun

Examples

His natural manner makes him seem like the boss.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To instill manners into.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạy cách cư xử

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Verb

Examples

They are there to manner a child's natural abilities. They are culture club authorities and representatives. They teach children appropriate public (and private) behavior; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “manner” mean?

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.

Is “manner” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.