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leading man vs man

man vs leading man

leading man and man both are nouns.

leading man is not a verb while man is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leading man Yes No No No
man Yes No Yes No
As nouns, man is a hypernym of leading man; that is, man is a word with a broader meaning than leading man:
  • leading man: actor who plays the leading male role
  • man: an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
Other hypernyms of leading man include actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian, adult male.
leading man (noun) man (noun)
actor who plays the leading male role 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
leading man (verb) man (verb)
provide with workers
take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
Difference between leading man and man

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