Meaning & use
Manner
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The way in which something is done or happens; a person's characteristic way of behaving toward others.
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She answered the question in a calm, measured manner.
His friendly manner put the nervous new employees at ease.
A note on using this word
The plural form 'manners' shifts meaning to describe socially polite behavior, as in 'she has excellent table manners.'
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