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Honestly, I need help with this section.
What does Honestly mean?
Honestly means in a truthful and sincere way.
Dictionary definition
Honestly means in a truthful and sincere way, without trying to hide or fake important facts.
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Honestly in a sentence
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She answered honestly about her mistake.
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Teams grow faster when members speak honestly and kindly.
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Practice 1
What does honestly mean?
In a truthful and sincere way matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to honestly?
Honestly and truthfully both describe truthful communication.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for honestly?
Dishonestly is the opposite of honestly.
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on · ist · lee · strongest beat: on
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WordHonestly.
Partadverb.
MeaningHonestly means in a truthful and sincere way.
ExampleExample: Honestly, I need help with this section.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- on · ist · lee
- Strongest beat
- on
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on on.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
dishonestlyIn a way that is not truthful.
deceptivelyIn a way meant to mislead.
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Hint for students
Honestly means in a truthful and sincere way.
Common mix-up
Honestly is not the same as dishonestly. Honestly means honestly means in a truthful and sincere way.
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Read this model sentence: She answered honestly about her mistake. Clue words: answered, about, mistake. Underline clue words that show why honestly fits instead of dishonestly. Now write one new sentence that shows honestly without using the word honestly. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show honestly?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She answered honestly about her mistake." Why does honestly fit better than dishonestly?
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