Honorably Meaning
/ˈɑnərəbli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advUS standard spelling of honourably.
Sentence Examples
She always conducted herself honorably and gracefully.
It is better to die honorably than to live in disgrace.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The brave soldier served his country ____ during the long war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The soldier served his country ____ and with great distinction during the long war.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English honorable Middle English -ly English -ly English honorably From honorable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"There is much to regret about America's failure in Vietnam. The reasons are etched in black marble on the Washington Mall. But we had believed the cause that America had asked us to serve in Vietnam was a worthy one, and millions who defended it had done so honorably."
— 1999, John McCain, Faith of My Fathers, New York: Random House, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 348:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The brave soldier served his country ____ during the long war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The soldier served his country ____ and with great distinction during the long war.