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  3. /humanely

humanely

UK/hjʊ'menli/US/hju:'meɪnlɪ/
A2

Definitions

adv.

In a kind, compassionate way.

人道地,仁慈地。

Root Breakdown

Native English
humane-earth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-lyin the manner of
=humanely

humane + -ly = in a humane manner. Note the stress and spelling follow humane, not human.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The animals must be treated humanely at all times.

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