Average Man

Pronunciation: /ˈævərɪdʒ mæn/

Definitions of average man

noun a male adult human being of moderate or ordinary qualities or abilities

Example Sentences

A1 The average man is usually taller than the average woman.

A2 The average man in this country earns a decent wage.

B1 The average man is expected to live until his late 70s.

B2 The average man may struggle with expressing his emotions.

C1 The average man is often portrayed in media as strong and stoic.

C2 The average man faces societal expectations that can be difficult to navigate.

Examples of average man in a Sentence

formal The average man is said to live up to 79 years old.

informal Your average man probably spends most of his time watching TV.

slang The average Joe doesn't stand a chance against that competition.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, the average man is just a drop in the ocean.

Grammatical Forms of average man

• past tense: averaged
• plural: average men
• comparative: more average
• superlative: most average
• present tense: averages
• future tense: will average
• perfect tense: have averaged
• continuous tense: is averaging
• singular: average man
• positive degree: average
• infinitive: to average
• gerund: averaging
• participle: averaging

Origin and Evolution of average man

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'average man' is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages in Europe, when societies began to categorize and quantify human characteristics.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the concept of the 'average man' has evolved to represent the hypothetical individual who embodies typical characteristics or behaviors within a given population.