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hu·man
n.
- A member of the genus Homo and especially of the species H. sapiens.
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A person: the extraordinary humans who explored Antarctica.
be·ing
n.
- The state or quality of having existence. See Synonyms at existence.
2.
a. Something, such as an object, an idea, or a symbol, that exists, is thought to exist, or is represented as existing.
b. The totality of all things that exist.
3.
a. A person: “The artist after all is a solitary being” (Virginia Woolf).
b. All the qualities constituting one that exists; the essence.
c. One’s basic or essential nature; personality.
human being
n
a member of any of the races of Homo sapiens; person; man, woman, or child
child
n. pl. chil·dren
1.
a. A person between birth and puberty.
b. A person who has not attained maturity or the age of legal majority.
2.
a. An unborn infant; a fetus.
b. An infant; a baby.
- One who is childish or immature.
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A son or daughter; an offspring.
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A member of a tribe; descendant: children of Abraham.
ba·by
n. pl. ba·bies
1.
a. A very young child; an infant.
b. An unborn child; a fetus.
c. The youngest member of a family or group.
d. A very young animal.
- An adult or young person who behaves in an infantile way.
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Slang A girl or young woman.
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Informal Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
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Slang An object of personal concern or interest
Source: TheFreeDictionary.com
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