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Manner vs. Manor
Manner
/ˈmænə/Examples:
I know their tricks and their manners!'"Son, Why in this manner hast thou dealt with us?I know his tricks and his manners.'
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This word has no antonymsManor
/ˈmænə/Examples:
The ancient manor stood majestically amid sprawling gardens.They inherited a century-old manor from their grandparents.A mysterious legend surrounds the eerie manor on the hill.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Manner refers to a way in which something is done, so remember the n represents number of ways.
- Manor refers to a large country house, so think of the o as a round door knocker on a big house.
- Remember: Manner has one extra n, because there are numerous ways to do something.
- Associate manor with mansion since both imply large residences.
- Link manner with mannerisms, which are ways of behaving.
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