honestly
/ˈɒnɪstli/adverb
उच्चारण ऑनिस्ट्ली
ईमानदारी से
Core word
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in an honest way
ईमानदारी से
- He has always earned his money honestly.
- Please answer the questions honestly.
- The shopkeeper honestly told us the mobile was a little damaged.
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- If you work honestly, you will always sleep well.
- She answered the interviewer honestly and calmly.
Synonyms truthfully sincerely fairly lawfully
Opposite dishonestly deceitfully
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used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem
सच कहूँ तो, सचमुच
- I honestly don't know where she is.
- Honestly, I didn't take your pen.
- I honestly think you should apply for the job.
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- Honestly, it was the best meal I have had in years.
- I honestly had no idea the exam had been moved.
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used to show that you disapprove of something somebody has done or are annoyed by it
हद है! (नाराज़गी में)
- Honestly! You could have told me earlier!
- Honestly, how many times must I tell you to lock the door?
- Honestly, why are you always late?
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- Honestly! You left the tap running again?
- Honestly, you could at least say thank you.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
verb + honestly (manner)
'Honestly' is the adverb of 'honest' and tells how an action is done, in a truthful and fair way.
'Honestly', 'honest' का adverb है और बताता है कि कोई काम सच्चाई और निष्पक्षता से किया गया।
- Radhika answered all the questions honestly.
- He earned his living honestly.
Honestly, + sentence (emphasis)
At the start of a sentence it stresses that you are speaking frankly, even if the news is surprising.
वाक्य के आरंभ में यह बताता है कि आप स्पष्ट रूप से कह रहे हैं, चाहे बात आश्चर्यजनक हो।
- Honestly, I did not expect to pass the first time.
- I honestly don't remember where I kept the key.
Honestly! (annoyance)
As a short exclamation it shows that you are annoyed or disapprove of someone's behaviour.
छोटे उद्गार के रूप में यह किसी के व्यवहार पर नाराज़गी या अस्वीकृति दिखाता है।
- Honestly! You have lost your ticket again.
honestly + adjective / verb (intensifier)
Placed before an adjective or verb, it adds force to a statement of opinion or feeling.
Adjective या verb से पहले आकर यह मत या भावना को अधिक ज़ोरदार बनाता है।
- I honestly think this is the best book on grammar.
- She was honestly delighted with the result.
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verb + honestly
speakanswerbehaveearnadmit
- He admitted honestly that he had copied the answer.
honestly + verb
believethinkmeanforgethope
- I honestly believe you will clear the exam this year.
to + speak/say + honestly
to sayto speakto tell youto be fairto be frank
- To tell you honestly, I was nervous before the interview.
adverb phrases with honestly
quite honestlyvery honestlyperfectly honestlycompletely honestlymore honestly
- Quite honestly, the film was too long.
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- If you answer honestly, the examiner will respect you.
यदि आप ईमानदारी से उत्तर देंगे, तो परीक्षक आपका सम्मान करेगा।
- I honestly did not know the meeting had been cancelled.
सच में, मुझे नहीं पता था कि बैठक रद्द हो गई थी।
- The shopkeeper honestly returned the extra money to the customer.
दुकानदार ने ईमानदारी से अतिरिक्त पैसे ग्राहक को लौटा दिए।
- Honestly, you should have told me earlier.
सच कहूँ तो, आपको मुझे पहले बताना चाहिए था।
- Honestly! Can't you ever be on time?
हद है! क्या तुम कभी समय पर नहीं आ सकते?
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He answered all my questions honest.
✓ He answered all my questions honestly.
A verb is modified by an adverb, so use 'honestly', not the adjective 'honest'.
Verb को adverb modify करता है, इसलिए 'honest' नहीं, 'honestly' लिखें।
✗ She is an honestly girl.
✓ She is an honest girl.
Use the adjective 'honest' before a noun; 'honestly' is an adverb. Note that 'honest' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is right.
Noun से पहले adjective 'honest' आता है; 'honestly' adverb है। 'Honest' की ध्वनि स्वर से शुरू होती है, इसलिए 'an' सही है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The h in honest, honestly and honesty is silent, so we say 'an honest answer', not 'a honest answer'.
Honest, honestly और honesty का h नहीं बोला जाता, इसलिए 'an honest answer' कहा जाता है, 'a honest answer' नहीं।