All manner of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈmænɝ/ /ˈəv
AWL MAN-ur-uhv
ˈɔːl/ /mˈænɐ/ /ˈɒv
AWL MAN-uh-ov
Definition
A phrase used to mean 'many different types of' or 'a wide variety of' things, people, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
A somewhat formal or descriptive phrase, often used to add emphasis on variety: 'all manner of problems', 'all manner of ideas'. Used with plural, countable, or uncountable nouns. Similar to but more literary/formal than 'all kinds of' or 'all sorts of'.
Spanish: todo tipo de - toda clase dePortuguese (BR): todo tipo de - todo tipo de coisaPortuguese (PT): todo o tipo de - toda a espécie deChinese (Simplified): 各种各样的Chinese (Traditional): 各式各樣的Hindi: हर तरह काArabic: جميع أنواعBengali: সব ধরনের - নানা রকমেরRussian: всевозможные - самые разныеJapanese: あらゆる種類の - ありとあらゆるVietnamese: mọi loại - đủ loạiKorean: 온갖 - 모든 종류의Turkish: her türlü - türlü türlüUrdu: ہر طرح کے - ہر قسم کےIndonesian: segala macam - berbagai jenis
Example Sentences
There were all manner of animals at the zoo.
basic
The shop sells all manner of books.
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He tried all manner of ways to fix his computer.
basic
You can find all manner of snacks at that market—sweet, salty, you name it.
natural
During the festival, artists show all manner of creative works.
natural
My grandma can cook all manner of delicious dishes from her hometown.
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