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manual

The word “manual” has 3 syllables: man-u-al

It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for manual?

In the thesaurus, “manual” has 40 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for manual along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for manual

Antonyms for manual

Meanings of manual

  • noun
    1. A handbook.
    2. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.
    3. A drill in the use of weapons, etc.
    4. An old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.
    5. A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
    6. A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator.
    7. (by synecdoche) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
    8. A bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal force.
    9. Manual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer.
    10. Mechanical transmission which shifts gears by the action of the driver's hand on the gearstick or gear lever, rather than automatically; a manual gearbox.
  • adjective
    1. Performed with the hands (of an activity).
    2. Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.).
    3. Performed by a human rather than a machine.

Example Sentences

  • He had to read the manual before assembling the furniture.
  • The car comes with a manual transmission option.
  • She prefers manual tasks over working with machines.
  • The technician followed the manual to fix the system.
  • A detailed manual was provided for the new software.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to manual, such as: automated, automatic, bespoke, bespoken, bible, casebook, compendium.

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