Difference between Man and Gentleman

What is the difference between Man and Gentleman?

Man as a noun is an adult male human. while Gentleman as a noun is a man of breeding or higher class.

Man

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To supply with staff or crew (of either sex). To take up position in order to operate something.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An adult male human. A mensch; a person of integrity and honor. An abstract person; a person of either gender, usually an adult. All humans collectively; mankind. Also Man. A piece or token used in board games such as chess. A professional person.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: An interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone.

Example sentence: Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.

Gentleman

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A man of breeding or higher class.A polite term referring to a man.A polite form of address to a group of men.(gentlemen's) Toilets intended for use by men.

Example sentence: I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

We hope you now know whether to use Man or Gentleman in your sentence.

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