What does “woman” mean?
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nounan adult female person
A young woman asked me for directions.
Woman at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈwʊmən/ · WUUM-uhn
- Forms
- women
How to use “woman” correctly
The plural “women” is said /ˈwɪmɪn/ (“WIM-in”); the first vowel changes, not just the second.
Common phrases with “woman”
- young woman
- business woman
- women’s rights
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
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