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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Man's

Sir,

The dog is man's best friend.

The dog is men's best friend.

Whic one is correct? Please explain it also if you can.

Thanks in advance.

Best regards
  

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The first is the correct one. "man" is being used in its second meaning: "all human beings". It means that dogs are more faithful to people than any other animal.

— CalifJim

  • The first is the correct one.
  • "man" is being used in its second meaning: "all human beings".
  • It means that dogs are more faithful to people than any other animal.
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The first is the correct one. "man" is being used in its second meaning: "all human beings".
It means that dogs are more faithful to people than any other animal.
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