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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