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humbly vs humble

humble vs humbly

humbly is not an adjective while humble is an adjective.

humbly is not a verb while humble is a verb.

humbly is an adverb but humble is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humbly No No No Yes
humble No Yes Yes No
humbly (adjective) humble (adjective)
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
low or inferior in station or quality
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
humbly (verb) humble (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to be unpretentious
humbly (adverb) humble (adverb)
in a humble manner
in a miserly manner
Difference between humbly and humble

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