adjective
Relating to people, rather than animals, machines, or other kinds of beings.
The human body needs water.
The robot can move, but it is not human.
Common phrases & grammar
human rights · human body · human behavior
human + noun
be + human
American English
How to pronounce human
adjective · nounB1Very common word
HYOOmn
/ˈhju.mn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Relating to people, rather than animals, machines, or other kinds of beings.
What to listen for
Human is usually pronounced “HYOO-mən” (/ˈhju.mn̩/). In natural speech, the last vowel can be very short, so it may sound like “HYOO-mn.”
Meanings & examples
noun
A person, especially when compared with an animal, machine, or other kind of being.
Humans need food, water, and sleep.
The machine can recognize a human.
Common phrases & grammar
a human + verb
humans + verb
adjective
Showing the normal feelings, limits, or mistakes of people; not perfect.
It is human to feel nervous before a big test.
Everyone makes mistakes; we are only human.
Common phrases & grammar
human error · human weakness · human kindness
It is human to + verb
be + only human
Useful expressions
a person; a human
Every human being deserves respect.
normal for a person; not perfect
I'm only human, so I sometimes forget things.
the usual ways that people think, feel, and behave
Curiosity is part of human nature.