humans

word · lemma: human

/ˈhjumənz/
HYOO-muhnz
/hjˈuːmənz/
HYOO-muhnz

Definition

Humans are people, considered as a species. The word is often used when talking about human nature, the human body, or the difference between people and animals, machines, or gods.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a plural noun in general statements: 'Humans need water.' The singular 'a human' sounds more scientific or detached than 'a person'. Common combinations include 'human being', 'human body', 'human rights', and 'human nature'.

Example Sentences

Humans need food, water, and sleep.

basic

Dogs can hear some sounds that humans cannot.

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The museum has a section about early humans.

basic

AI can write fast, but it still doesn't think like humans do.

natural

We're only humans—it's normal to make mistakes sometimes.

natural

Sometimes I think humans make simple things more complicated than they need to be.

natural