# humane vs humanly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### humane
*adjective · IPA /hjuːˈmeɪn/ · frequency rank #12,619*
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

### humanly
*adverb · IPA /ˈhjuːmənli/ · frequency rank #31,604*
In a human manner.

## Source
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