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humble

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Definitions
adjective

of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

“of humble (or lowly) birth”

adjective

low or inferior in station or quality

“a humble cottage”

adjective

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

verb

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

verb

cause to be unpretentious

“This experience will humble him”

adjective

marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

“a humble apology”

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