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manmade

Definition

Manmade means that something was created by people. It is the opposite of natural.

Some examples of manmade things are:

  • Buildings
  • Cars
  • Computers
  • Clothes
  • Toys

Manmade things are important because they help us to live our lives. They make our lives easier and more comfortable.

How can the word be used?

The manmade structures in the city skyline are impressive.

manmade

Different forms of the word

Adjective: Describing something that is made by humans. For example, you could say "manmade structures" or "manmade disasters".

Noun: Something that is made by humans. For example, you could say "the manmade environment" or "the manmade world".

Etymology

The word "manmade" comes from the words "man" and "made". The word "man" refers to humans, and the word "made" refers to the process of creating something.

The word "manmade" was first used in English in the 16th century. It was originally used to describe things that were made by humans, but it soon came to be used in a more general sense to describe anything that was created by humans, regardless of whether it was intentional or not.

Question

What is the difference between natural and manmade?

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