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The shelter gave humane care to the animals.
What does Humane mean?
Humane means kind and caring.
Dictionary definition
Humane means kind, caring, and showing concern for people or animals.
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Humane in a sentence
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A humane choice considers the needs and feelings of others.
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The class discussed humane ways to solve problems without causing unnecessary suffering.
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What does humane mean?
Humane means showing kindness and concern.
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Which word is closest in meaning to humane?
Compassionate is close in meaning to humane.
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Humane fits a sentence about kind treatment.
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WordHumane.
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MeaningHumane means kind and caring.
ExampleExample: The shelter gave humane care to the animals.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- hyoo · mayn
- Strongest beat
- mayn
- Ending
- mayn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mayn.
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Synonyms
Words like Humane
compassionateShowing care for others.
kindHelpful and caring in words or actions.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cruelIntentionally causing pain or suffering.
unkindNot caring or considerate.
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Word family
Humane word family
Base word
humane
adverb
humanely
In a kind and caring way.
noun
humaneness
The quality of being humane.
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Humane means kind and caring.
Common mix-up
Humane is not the same as cruel. Humane means kind and caring.
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Read this model sentence: A humane choice considers the needs and feelings of others. Clue words: choice, considers, needs. Underline clue words that show why humane fits instead of cruel. Now write one new sentence that shows humane without using the word humane. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show humane?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A humane choice considers the needs and feelings of others." Why does humane fit better than cruel?
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