humane
/hjuːˈmeɪn/
hu · mane
hjuː · ˈmeɪn
English Definition
adj. showing kindness to people/animals
Significado en Español
humano, compasivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân đạo, nhân từ
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human(human)+e(adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “humane”: The animal shelter staff strive to provide __________ care to all the rescued animals.
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A
compassionate
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B
rigid
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C
brief
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D
careless
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A — compassionate.
“humane” means adj. showing kindness to people/animals
Common questions about “humane”
What does “humane” mean?
humane — adj. showing kindness to people/animals. In Chinese: 人道的，仁慈的.
How do you pronounce “humane”?
humane is pronounced /hjuːˈmeɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hu · mane.
Is “humane” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. humane appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “humane”?
human(human)+e(adjective)
