Humble has 13 different meanings across 3 categories:
Verb · Adjective · Proper Noun
An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.
"The term is an alternative spelling of hummel, which refers to a type of bee or honeycomb in Germanic dialects."
Alternative form of hummel.
In plain English: Humble describes someone who is modest and doesn't think they are better than others.
"The antique store displayed a charming humble on its shelf."
To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
"The term 'humble' serves as an alternative spelling for 'hummel,' a traditional German pastry."
To hum.
Alternative form of hummel.
In plain English: To humble someone means to make them feel less important or proud.
"The bee humble pollinates the flower."
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
"a humble apology"
"essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"
Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
"She wore a simple dress to the gala, appearing humble despite her fame."
In plain English: Humble means not showing off and being modest about yourself.
"Despite his great success, he remained a humble man."
Usage: Use "humble" as an adjective to describe someone who is modest and free from arrogance. When used as a verb, it means to lower someone's status or make them feel less proud through criticism or success.
A surname.
"The Humble family has lived in that valley for generations."
The word humble entered Middle English from Old French and ultimately derives from the Latin humilis, meaning "low" or "slight." It comes from humus, which refers to the earth, replacing an earlier Old English term that meant something similar.