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31 Jul 2015
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What is the difference between humble and modest ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between humble and modest ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Humble: Someone who maintains a low opinion of their importance.
Modest: Someone who doesn't show off or brag about their achievements or abilities
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Humble: : you do not think of yourself as better than other people
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