# managed vs manned

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### managed
*verb · IPA /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒd/ · frequency rank #1,797*
simple past and past participle of manage

### manned
*adjective · IPA /mænd/ · frequency rank #15,652*
Operated by, performed by, or transporting a person; crewed; piloted; staffed.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/managed-vs-manned