English

human

ˈhjumən, ˈ(h)ju.mən, ˈ(h)juː.mən, ˈhjuː.mən, ˈju.mən
Meaning: a person; a human being
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈ(h)ju.mən, ˈ(h)juː.mən, ˈhjuː.mən, ˈju.mən

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Example sentences

Humans have lived here for a long time.
Humans have lived here for a long time.
Dogs have a much better sense of smell than humans.
Dogs have a much better sense of smell than humans.
Some animals have a much sharper perception of sound than humans do.
Some animals have a much sharper perception of sound than humans do.
The snake's venom is extremely deadly to humans.
The snake's venom is extremely deadly to humans.
The virus can infect both humans and animals.
The virus can infect both humans and animals.

Usage Notes

A general term for a man, woman, or child. It is often used to distinguish people from other animals or machines.

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