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Moderatehonest
The correct spelling is honest.
How to pronounce honest
/ˈɒnɪst/
verbIPA: /ˈɒnɪst/
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The correct spelling is honest. To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable. For example: "We’re the most honest people you will ever come across."
Usage Examples
“We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.”
“an honest account of events”
“an honest mistake”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
adjective
- 1.(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- 2.(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
- 3.In good faith; without malice.
- 4.(of a measurement device) Accurate.
- 5.Authentic; full.
adverb
- 1.Honestly; really.
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