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a man in a mask vs a man with a mask

Both 'a man in a mask' and 'a man with a mask' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A man in a mask' implies that the man is wearing the mask, while 'a man with a mask' suggests that the man is carrying or holding the mask.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 717 views

a man in a mask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a man who is wearing a mask.

This phrase is used to indicate that a man is wearing a mask on his face.

Examples:

I saw a man in a mask walking down the street.
There was a man in a mask standing at the corner.
The man in a mask entered the store.
A man in a mask approached me.
He looked like a man in a mask.

Show examples from the web [+]

Mary Jane is a man in a mask!
Mary Jane is a man in a mask! - "Mary Jane is a man in a mask?" - Scooby!
You're just a man in a mask.
I was startled to realize he had the mindset of a man in a mask.
Haven't heard anything about a man in a mask beating on bad guys lately.
I love a man in a mask.
Who is but the form following the function of what I am is a man in a mask.

Alternatives:

a man wearing a mask
a masked man
a man with a face mask
a man donning a mask
a man having a mask on

a man with a mask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a man who is carrying or holding a mask.

This phrase is used to indicate that a man has a mask in his possession, but may not necessarily be wearing it.

Examples:

I saw a man with a mask in his hand.
The man with a mask handed out flyers.
A man with a mask was talking on the phone.
He looked like a man with a mask.
The man with a mask seemed lost.

Show examples from the web [+]

She saw a man with a mask
All of a sudden there was a man with a mask and a gun.
I admire that in a man with a mask.
There was a man with a black mask.
You're just a man in a mask.
Give a man a mask and he'll tell the truth.
My boyfriend and I were attacked by a man with black mask.
I just want to say, that Michael Myers is not just a man behind a mask.
I was startled to realize he had the mindset of a man in a mask.
Haven't heard anything about a man in a mask beating on bad guys lately.
I love a man in a mask.
Mary Jane is a man in a mask!
"Give a man a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
A man hiding behind a mask... will read a list of my crimes and cut off my head with a sword.
A man hiding behind a mask... will read a list of my crimes and cut off my head with a sword.
Only one man wore a mask.
Attacked by a naked man in a mask.
Mary Jane is a man in a mask! - "Mary Jane is a man in a mask?" - Scooby!
Mr. Hogan, we believe this man is wearing a mask.
Your boyfriend is a man of many masks.

Alternatives:

a man carrying a mask
a man holding a mask
a man possessing a mask
a man having a mask
a man equipped with a mask

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