Manual — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈman-yə-wəl/ man·u·al

Meaning & Definition of Manual

Manual (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or involving the hands
  2. worked or done by hand and not by machine
  3. requiring or using physical skill and energy

Manual (noun)

  1. a book that is conveniently handled; especially, handbook
  2. the prescribed movements in the handling of a weapon or other military item during a drill or ceremony
  3. a keyboard for the hands; specifically, one of the several keyboards of an organ or harpsichord that controls a separate division of the instrument

Manual (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a book used for instruction in a subject

    "an owner's manual comes with the camera"

    similar: handbook, primer, text, textbook
    related: schoolbook, grammar, reader, speller, tract, treatise, dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary, wordbook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference, bible, guide, guidebook

Manual (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in homemade, man-made

    similar: homemade, man-made, handcrafted, handmade, handwrought, bespoke, crafted, custom-built, custom-made
    opposite: automatic, machined, mass-produced

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Manual

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manual:

handbook, primer, text, textbook, homemade, man-made, handcrafted, handmade, handwrought, bespoke, crafted, custom-built, custom-made

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Manual

Words with the opposite meaning of Manual:

automatic, machined, mass-produced

Related Words for Manual

schoolbook, grammar, reader, speller, tract, treatise, dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary, wordbook, casebook, encyclopedia, reference, bible, guide, guidebook

Origin & Etymology of Manual

Middle English manuel, from Anglo-French, from Latin manualis, from manus hand; akin to Old English mund hand and perhaps to Greek marē hand

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Manual

Words & Phrases Containing Manual

manual alphabet, manual transmission, training manual

Frequently Asked Questions about Manual

What does "Manual" mean?

"Manual" means of, relating to, or involving the hands. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or involving the hands. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Manual"?

Other words for "Manual" include handbook, primer, text, textbook, homemade, man-made, handcrafted and handmade. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manual" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Manual"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Manual". Common alternatives include handbook, primer, text, textbook, homemade, man-made, handcrafted, handmade, handwrought and bespoke.

What is the opposite of "Manual"?

Antonyms of "Manual" include automatic, machined and mass-produced.

How do you use "Manual" in a sentence?

Examples of "Manual" in a sentence: "an owner's manual comes with the camera".

Is "Manual" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Manual" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Manual" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Manual"?

"Manual" is pronounced /ˈman-yə-wəl/ and divided into syllables as man·u·al.