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Common collocations with manner in American Collocation

manner noun

US /ˈmænər/

efficient or effective

constructive
cost-effective
effective
efficient

The main use of the plough is to clean snow from roads in an efficient manner.

similar

analogous
like
same
similar

Each policy area is treated in a like manner.

good enough

acceptable
satisfactory

We have not yet had our questions answered in a satisfactory manner.

usual

normal
traditional
usual

Run the presentation in the usual manner using the screen icon at the bottom left of the window.

orderly

controlled
orderly
structured
systematic

Cars must be parked in an orderly manner.

unplanned

ad hoc

Too often, testing is done in an ad hoc manner and too late in the development cycle.

sensible

appropriate
rational
responsible
safe
sensible

The garbage collected was disposed of in a responsible manner.

kind or fair

equitable
humane
impartial
sensitive
sympathetic

The policy is to deal with all calls in an understanding sympathetic manner whilst offering the best possible advice.

correct

correct
proper

You must use things like equipment in the proper manner.

clear or simple

accessible
concise
easy-to-read
easy-to-understand
logical
step-by-step
straightforward

Colours, shapes, and graphics can be used to express ideas in a concise manner.

at the right time

timely

In most cases, forces cannot be deployed abroad in a timely manner.

polite

courteous
polite
respectful

professional

business-like
professional

The ideal person will be of smart appearance with an outgoing but professional manner.

bad

anti-social
disorderly

Teenagers were hanging around street corners, behaving in an anti-social manner.

confident

confident
outgoing

She has a confident manner and loads of personality.

calm

calm
dignified
gentle

Underneath this calm manner, there was a very strong sense of loyalty to those with him.

bad

aggressive
disparaging
patronising

They try to intimidate you with an aggressive manner.

friendly

engaging
friendly
pleasant

His friendly manner helped put me at ease.