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Honestly I Adverb Bre ˈɒnɪstli ˈɑːnɪstli Money Remember

Word honestly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈɒnɪstli / NAmE / ˈɑːnɪstli /
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  • i can't believe he got that money honestly.
  • i didn't tell anyone, honestly!
  • i honestly can't remember a thing about last night.
  • you can't honestly expect me to believe that!
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honestly

(adverb)BrE / ˈɒnɪstli / NAmE / ˈɑːnɪstli /
  1. in an honest way
    • opposite dishonestly
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dishonestly
    • I can't believe he got that money honestly.
  2. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem
    • I didn't tell anyone, honestly!
    • I honestly can't remember a thing about last night.
    • You can't honestly expect me to believe that!
  3. used to show that you disapprove of something and are irritated by it
    • Honestly! Whatever will they think of next?
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