Kilo Lingo

honest

/ˈɒnɪst/

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Translation

Always telling the truth and not stealing or cheating.

Word origin

From Latin honestus, meaning worthy of respect, through Old French honeste.

Origin
Latin
Root
honestus

Examples

truth.

Here "honest" means truthful and fair.

Please .

"Honest" describes an answer that is true.

mistake.

Here "honest" means telling the truth, even when it is hard.

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This word is part of lesson 13.