Word Comparison
Humble
vsModest
/ˈhʌmbəl/·/ˈmɑdəst/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Humble
noun(Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.
Modest
adjectiveNot bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Also: Small, moderate in size.
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