human

human
hu|man1 [ `hjumən ] adjective ***
relating to people:
This level of human suffering cannot be tolerated.
human behavior: the study of human behavior
human kindness/decency: Feeding the hungry is basic human decency.
unfit/safe for human consumption (=for humans to eat): Tests show the meat is unfit for human consumption.
a. showing normal human feelings and behavior, especially showing that you can be weak:
His television appearance was intended to show how very human he is.
It is only human to want revenge when someone hurts you.
b. relating to a person's body:
the human brain
human remains (=a dead body): Human remains were found under the floorboards.
put a human face on something or make something human
to make something seem more real or easier to understand, because you meet or hear about people who are involved
someone is only human
used for saying someone has been weak in the ways most people are weak and should not be blamed for their behavior
human
hu|man 2 [ `hjumən ] or ,human `being noun count ***
a person:
The disease can be fatal in humans.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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