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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 • 748 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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