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The toy came with a manual.
What does Manual mean?
Manual means done by hand or an instruction book.
Dictionary definition
done by hand, or a book of instructions.
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Manual in a sentence
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Manual work often takes careful effort and practice.
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The science kit included a manual that explained each step of the experiment.
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What does manual mean?
Manual means manual means done by hand or an instruction book.
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Which word is closest in meaning to manual?
Guidebook is close in meaning to manual.
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WordManual.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningManual means done by hand or an instruction book.
ExampleExample: The toy came with a manual.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- man · yoo · uhl
- Strongest beat
- man
- Ending
- uhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on man.
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Synonyms
Words like Manual
hand-operateddone or controlled by hand
guidebooka book that gives instructions
instruction booka book that explains how to do something
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Manual word family
Base word
manual
adverb
manually
In a way done by hand.
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Manual means done by hand or an instruction book.
Common mix-up
Manual is not the same as automatic. Manual means manual means done by hand or an instruction book.
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