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She stayed humble after winning the contest.
What does Humble mean?
Humble means not boastful and respectful of others.
Dictionary definition
Humble means not boastful or arrogant; as a verb, humble means to make someone feel less proud or more aware of limits.
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Humble in a sentence
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A humble leader listens before speaking.
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Being humble helps teams learn from mistakes without blame.
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Practice 1
Which word is closest to humble?
Modest matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to humble?
Humble people avoid bragging, like modest people.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for humble?
Arrogant is a contrast to humble.
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WordHumble.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningHumble means not boastful and respectful of others.
ExampleExample: She stayed humble after winning the contest.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hum · bul
- Strongest beat
- hum
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hum.
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Synonyms
Words like Humble
modestNot bragging or showing off.
unassumingNot trying to seem important.
respectfulShowing care and regard for others.
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Humble means not boastful and respectful of others.
Common mix-up
Humble is not the same as arrogant. Humble means humble means not boastful and respectful of others.
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Read this model sentence: A humble leader listens before speaking. Clue words: leader, listens, speaking. Underline clue words that show why humble fits instead of arrogant. Now write one new sentence that shows humble without using the word humble. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show humble?
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