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humble vs meek

meek vs humble

humble and meek both are adjectives.

humble is a verb but meek is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humble No Yes Yes No
meek No Yes No No
humble (adjective) meek (adjective)
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful very docile
low or inferior in station or quality humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
humble (verb) meek (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to be unpretentious
Difference between humble and meek

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