manner

The way someone acts or something is done.

• She answered in a calm manner.
• He changed his manner when the manager arrived.
• Please handle the equipment in the correct manner.

How to use it: in a ... manner (She spoke in a gentle manner.); manner of doing something (His manner of speaking was unusual.)

Similar words: way, style

Common phrases: in this manner, friendly manner, manner of speaking

The usual way someone behaves toward other people.

• He has a gentle manner.
• Her confident manner impressed the team.
• The doctor’s warm manner put me at ease.

Similar words: demeanor, bearing

Common phrases: gentle manner, confident manner, bedside manner

A way of behaving or doing things that someone follows regularly.

• It was his manner to rise early.
• She greeted us in her usual manner.
• Their manners seemed strange to the visitors.

Similar words: habit, custom

Common phrases: usual manner, customary manner, someone’s manner