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honest


Definition: Meaning of, honest in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɒnɪst /

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  1. character someone who is honest always tells the truth and does not cheat or steal
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  2. statement/answer etc not hiding the truth or the facts about something [=  frank]
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  3. to be honest (with you) spoken used when you tell someone what you really think
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  4. honest! spoken used to try to make someone believe you
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  5. honest to God spoken used to emphasize that something you say is true
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  6. work honest work is done using your own efforts and without cheating
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  7. ordinary good people honest people are not famous or special, but behave in a good, socially acceptable way
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  8. make an honest woman (out) of somebody old-fashioned to marry a woman because you have had a sexual relationship with her
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honest used in phrases

  • honest broker (noun)
    1. a person or party that is considered to be neutral and able to mediate between two parties
  • honest woman (noun)
    1. especially if she is pregnant at the time a wife who has married a man with whom she has been living for some time
  • honest-to-god (adjective)
    1. used informally especially for emphasis authentic and real
  • honest-to-goodness (adjective)
    1. simple and good
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