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Manner vs. Manor

Manner

/ˈmænə/
A way or approach of doing something

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 antonyms

Manor

/ˈmænə/
A large country house with land

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 antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Manner refers to a way in which something is done, and its meaning is focused on behavior or method.
  • Manor is related to a large house with land and emphasizes property or estate context.
  • Remember manner has two ns, which can remind you of the double n in in-interaction suggesting behavior or method.
  • Manor has a single n like in land indicating place, property, or estate.
  • A manner is about action or behavior, while a manor is a physical, tangible place.
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