word
Humble
HUH-mbuhl
/ˈhʌmbʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
humble
Dictionary meaning
Of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense).
Examples
- A humble cottage.
- This experience will humble him.
Synonyms: base
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