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Author: Bob
Updated Date 25/08/2011 15:09:06
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Have you ever wondered what the difference among "human", "humans", "human being" and "human beings" are? How to use them correctly?
Human(s) and Human being(s) are almost interchangeable.
Human(s) is used more in the context when you are comparing animals.
Human being(s) is used more in discussing humanity.
Note: we do not use the counter term "non-human being". It doesn't exist.
For Example:
'we are human'-- used as an adjective to describe our nature.
'we are humans'-- used as a noun to describe the subject.
'we are human beings' -- used as a noun to describe the subject.
'we are human being' -- bad grammar.