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honestly
adverb
In an honest manner
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ˈɑnɪstli
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adverb
In an honest manner
“If he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”
adverb
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
“Honestly, I don't believe it”
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If he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
Honestly, I don't believe it
Candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn
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