honestly

  • 11honestly — hon|est|ly [ anəstli ] adverb ** 1. ) in a way that is honest and moral: She was trying to do her job honestly and fairly. 2. ) SPOKEN used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true, especially when talking about yourself: I honestly can t …

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  • 12honestly */*/ — UK [ˈɒnɪs(t)lɪ] / US [ˈɑnəs(t)lɪ] adverb 1) in a way that is honest and moral She was trying to do her job honestly and fairly. 2) spoken used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true, especially when talking about yourself I honestly can …

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  • 13honestly — 1. adverb 1) he earned the money honestly Syn: fairly, lawfully, legally, legitimately, honorably, decently, ethically, in good faith, by the book; openly, on the level, aboveboard 2) we honestly believe this is for the best Syn …

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  • 14honestly — [ˈɒnɪs(t)li] adv 1) spoken used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true I honestly can t remember.[/ex] 2) in a way that is honest She was trying to do her job honestly and fairly.[/ex] 3) spoken used for expressing slight anger at… …

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  • 15honestly — adverb a) In an honest manner. He answered the questions honestly. b) Frankly. Honestly, I didnt believe a word she said. Syn: really …

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  • 16honestly — adverb 1) he earned the money honestly Syn: fairly, lawfully, legally, legitimately, honourably, decently, ethically; informal on the level 2) we honestly believe this Syn: sincerely, genuinely, truthfully …

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  • 17honestly — hon•est•ly [[t]ˈɒn ɪst li[/t]] adv. 1) in an honest manner 2) really; truly; genuinely: I honestly don t know[/ex] 3) (used to express mild exasperation, disbelief, dismay, etc.): Honestly! You re always busy[/ex] …

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  • 18honestly — adv. 1 in an honest way. 2 really (I don t honestly know; honestly, the cheek of it!) …

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  • 19honestly — See: COME BY HONESTLY …

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  • 20honestly — See: COME BY HONESTLY …

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