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Definition of human - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
people relatedrelated to or characteristic of people
- The human body is complex.
2.
kindnessRare kind or considerate in natureRare
- He showed a human side by helping others.
Noun
1.
biologymember of the species Homo sapiens
- Humans have developed complex societies.
2.
comparisonperson as opposed to animals or machines
- Humans need sleep to function well.
Images of human
member of the species Homo sapiens
Expressions with human
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person paid to wear advertisements
He worked as a human billboard to earn extra money.
people used to divert attention from accusations
The politician used his staff as a human shield.
ability to interact warmly with others
Her human touch made everyone feel welcome.
having human flaws or making mistakes
Don't be too hard on him; he's only human.
natural for people to make mistakes or feel emotions
Don't worry about the error, that's only human.
express that making mistakes is normal for people
Remember, err is human, so don't be too hard on yourself.
expressing vulnerability or fallibility
I made a mistake, I'm only human.
not changed or affected by people
The forest remains untouched by human hand.
person who is very active and full of energy
My mom is a human dynamo, always busy with something.
situation where people are objectified for entertainment
Reality TV can sometimes feel like a human zoo.
the idea that human plans are subject to fate
Remember, human plans, divine laughs when things don't go as expected.
natural human sympathy and care
He was known for his milk of human kindness.
member of the species Homo sapiens
Every human being has the right to education.
physical structure of a person
The human body consists of many complex systems.
work or tasks done by humans
Human activity in the factory has increased production rates.
line of people holding hands for rescue or protest
The protesters formed a human chain to block the construction site..
when a person stops living
The doctor explained human death to the children.
front part of a person's head
The human face has unique features.
the upper part of a human body
The human head contains the brain and sensory organs.
all human beings collectively as a species
The human race has made significant technological advancements.
emotional or social connection between individuals
The human relationship between them was strengthened by shared experiences..
having human and non-human characteristics
The alien was a half-human hybrid.
part of a person that thinks feels remembers and makes choices
Meditation can help calm the human mind during stressful times.
possessing physical traits similar to humans
The sculpture had a human-like form.
Origin of human
Latin, humanus (human)
Terms with human included in their meaning
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non-human
any creature other than a human
medical
upper limb of the human body
young human
very young human, especially before walking
medical
rear part of the human body from neck to spine
human identity
girl's given name, often used as a shorter form of Elizabeth
youth
young male human, typically a child or adolescent
human
young human being below puberty
toy figure
small model of a human used as a child's toy
human
young female human from birth to young womanhood
medical
back part of the human foot
human
adult male human being
humanity
individual human being
digit
each of the digits on the foot of a human or animal
people
adult female human being
medical
water safe for human consumption
creative expression
human creativity expressed through various physical media
technology
by a machine or system without human control
animal
male non-human animal, often a pet
academic study
study of Earth's physical features and human interaction
mythology
mythical human of very great size and strength
biology
outer protective layer of a human or animal body
human ability
quality of being physically or mentally strong
nature
existing naturally without human control
academic subjects
subjects of study primarily dealing with human culture
Examples of human in a sentence
The human mind is capable of great creativity. Her human approach made everyone feel comfortable. The teacher's human attitude encouraged the students. Humans are capable of empathy and compassion. The book explores what it means to be human. Humans have the ability to reason and reflect.
Unlike machines, humans can adapt to new situations.
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- French:humain, être humain, ...
- German:menschlich, Mensch, ...
- Italian:umano, essere umano, ...
- Spanish:humano, ser humano, ...
- Portuguese:humano, ser humano, ...
- Chinese:人类的, 人类, ...
- Japanese:人間の, 人間, ...
- Arabic:بَشَرِي, إِنسَان, ...
- Hebrew:אֱנוֹשִׁי, אָדָם, ...
- Russian:человеческий, человек, ...
- Ukrainian:людський, людина, ...
- Hindi:मानव, मनुष्य, ...
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