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kindly vs humbly

Both 'kindly' and 'humbly' are correct English words, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Kindly' is used to make requests or give instructions in a polite and considerate manner, while 'humbly' is used to express modesty or humility. They are not interchangeable as they convey different tones and intentions.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 986 views

kindly

The word 'kindly' is a correct and commonly used adverb in English. It is used to make requests or give instructions in a polite and considerate manner.

Use 'kindly' when you want to ask for something in a polite way or when giving instructions with a friendly tone.

Examples:

Could you kindly pass me the salt?
Kindly remember to turn off the lights when you leave.

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I could never answer you kindly.
Mr. Hatfield kindly gave permission.
Max has kindly donated his photograph to me.
Ian, kindly stop that at once.
Director Vance kindly extended me temporary employee status.
Lauren Banchy kindly accommodated my request.
Captain Nagata kindly reached out to help.
The proprietary F us very kindly answered.
If there is any cancellation kindly cancel before 8days.
Header logo kindly made for AOHC by Peter Jonkman.
An old lady very kindly let me in.
If you will kindly tell me who else knows about our shipment.
Erica? ...he kindly stopped for me.
The gentleman kindly offered to help us.
She kindly teaches me domestic duties.
Some Swedes very kindly classified a lot of their infant deaths according to the British register of general socioeconomic classification.
The police have kindly provided us with a list.
Our credentialed reporter, Philippe Petit, kindly requests your co-operation for this article.
Janet's very kindly been looking into the records.
Mr Fendley has kindly vouched for your good character.

Alternatives:

please
politely
with kindness
in a friendly manner
with consideration

humbly

The word 'humbly' is a correct adverb in English, used to express modesty or humility. It is not as commonly used as 'kindly' but has a specific meaning related to being modest.

Use 'humbly' when you want to express modesty or humility in a statement or request.

Examples:

I humbly accept this award.
Humbly, I ask for your forgiveness.

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As your most popular, best dressed valedictorian, - I humbly accept this...
Thank you humbly for this award.
But she herself may live humbly, without much money.
I humbly suggest you continue unloading the hold.
Now, I humbly beg for your help.
I would like to humbly and unreservedly offer my deepest...
We live humbly among these humans.
If I did anything to disrespect your father, I humbly apologize.
Sir Walter begs humbly that he may receive you at his private residence.
I humbly call upon your spirits.
Your Honor, I humbly move for a continuance.
We humbly seek the protection and friendship of your family.
This we confess to you as we humbly ask for your pity.
I shall wait humbly for the goulash at midnight.
By your prayers and wishes, I humbly accept.
I humbly submit that I would stand no chance against him.
I-I humbly request an audience with you, my lord.
I ask You humbly to spare him.
A sign you are ready to humbly accept critique.
I humbly beg your forgiveness for intruding in your domain.

Alternatives:

modestly
with humility
in a humble manner
with modesty
with deference

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