all manner of something

all manner of something
all manner of something phrase
a great variety of people or things

The market has all manner of interesting things for sale.

Thesaurus: large quantities or amountssynonym large amounts or quantities of a specific kindhyponym
Main entry: manner

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all ˈmanner of sb/sth idiom
many different types of people or things

The problem can be solved in all manner of ways.

He enjoyed interacting with all manner of different people.

Main entry:manneridiom

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  • manner — [man′ər] n. [ME manere < OFr maniere < VL * manaria < L manuarius, of the hand < manus, a hand: see MANUAL] 1. a way or method in which something is done or happens; mode or fashion of procedure 2. a) a way of acting; personal, esp.… …   English World dictionary

  • manner — ► NOUN 1) a way in which something is done or happens. 2) a person s outward bearing or way of behaving towards others. 3) (manners) polite social behaviour. 4) a style in literature or art. 5) literary a kind or sort. ● …   English terms dictionary

  • all — [ôl] adj. [ME al, all < OE eal < IE * al no s < base * al , * ol , beyond, exceeding > L ultra] 1. the whole extent or quantity of [all New England, all the gold] 2. the entire number of [all the men went] 3. every one of [all men… …   English World dictionary

  • manner — man|ner W2S3 [ˈmænə US ər] n [Date: 1100 1200; : Old French; Origin: maniere way of acting, way of handling , from Latin manuarius of the hand , from manus hand ] 1.) [singular] formal the way in which something is done or happens manner of… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • manner — [[t]mæ̱nə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ manners 1) N SING: with supp The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. She smiled again in a friendly manner... I m a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner... The manner in… …   English dictionary

  • manner — noun 1 WAY (singular) formal the way in which something is done or happens: manner of doing sth: This seems rather an odd manner of deciding things. | in a ... manner: I felt stupid for reacting in such an impulsive manner. | The matter should be …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • all right — ♦♦ (in BRIT, also use alright) 1) ADJ: v link ADJ If you say that someone or something is all right, you mean that you find them satisfactory or acceptable. I consider you a good friend, and if it s all right with you, I d like to keep it that… …   English dictionary

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