Modest vs humble: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: Modest or Humble

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Modestadjective

not large but sufficient in size or amount

Modestadjective

relatively moderate, limited, or small

Modestadjective

low or inferior in station or quality

Modestadjective

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

Modestadjective

free from pomp or affectation

Modestadjective

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

Modestadjective

not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

Humbleadjective

of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

Humbleadjective

low or inferior in station or quality

Humbleadjective

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

Humbleverb

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Humbleverb

cause to be unpretentious

Humbleadjective

marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

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