Confusables Entry 245 / 1011 60-second read

Manner vs. Manor

A way of doing something versus a large estate.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

He explained the architecture in a clear manor.

✓ Correct

He explained the architecture in a clear manner.

The ruleii

MANNER = a way in which a thing is done or happens; or polite behavior.

Homophones. 'Manor' is a very specific type of property, while 'manner' is a general-use word.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Manner = Mannerisms (habits). Manor = Owner (of a house).

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