honestly

/ˈɑnəstli/
/ˈɒnɪstli/
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Definitions of honestly
  1. adverb
    (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
    “honestly, I don't believe it”
    synonyms: candidly, frankly
  2. adverb
    in an honest manner
    “in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”
    synonyms: aboveboard
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    antonyms:
    dishonestly
    in a corrupt and deceitful manner
Pronunciation
US
/ˈɑnəstli/
UK
/ˈɒnɪstli/
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