1. Human:
* Man: This is the most common meaning, referring to a human being, especially a male.
* Manu: This is often used in a more general sense, referring to humanity or humankind. For example, in Sanskrit, Manu refers to the mythical ancestor of mankind.
2. Hand:
* Man: This meaning is less common but can refer to the hand. For example, "manual" means "done by hand".
3. Other meanings:
* Manu: In some contexts, "manu" can also refer to "small" or "less" as in the word "manuscript" (originally meaning "a small writing").
Examples:
* Man-made: Made by humans.
* Manufacture: To make something by hand or with machines.
* Manpower: Human workers.
* Manuscript: A handwritten document.
* Manu: The mythical ancestor of humanity in Hindu mythology.
Note:
* The prefix "man" or "manu" is often used in words of Latin or Greek origin.
* The meanings of these prefixes can sometimes overlap and be ambiguous depending on the word and context.