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father figure vs man

man vs father figure

father figure and man both are nouns.

father figure is not a verb while man is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
father figure Yes No No No
man Yes No Yes No
As nouns, man is a hypernym of father figure; that is, man is a word with a broader meaning than father figure:
  • father figure: a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
  • man: an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
Other hypernyms of father figure include adult male.
father figure (noun) man (noun)
a man who takes over all the functions of the real father all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
a male subordinate
father figure (verb) man (verb)
provide with workers
take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
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