honestly

🇺🇸 /ˈɑːnɪstli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɒnɪstli/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-B1
adverb
R

in a truthful and fair way

He earned the money honestly by working hard every day.

R

used to stress that something is true

I honestly don't know where I left my keys.

R

used to show annoyance or disbelief

Honestly, I can't believe you forgot my birthday again!

translation

adv. in a truthful and fair way; used to stress that something is true; used to show annoyance or disbelief