honestly

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   franklyadverb

   Used to show that you are telling the truth or saying what you really think.

   Honestly, I liked the old phone better.

   The movie was too long, honestly.

   UsageOften at the start with a comma: Honestly, I liked it.

   Similarfrankly, really, truly, truthfully, candidly

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   adverb

   In a way that tells the truth and does not cheat.

   Please answer me honestly: did you break the vase?

   She earned her money honestly, working two jobs.

   UsageOften after a verb: answer honestly. I can't honestly say I liked it means you did not really like it.

   Similartruthfully, sincerely

   Oppositedishonestly

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   annoyanceinterjection

   Said when you are annoyed or upset with someone or something.

   Honestly! You left the door open again!

   Oh, honestly, not another rainy weekend.

   UsagePeople often say Oh, honestly! and then the thing that annoys them.

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