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innocently vs naively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| innocentlyadverb/ˈɪn.ə.sənt.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows no bad intention, or in a simple, trusting way | Goes with ask innocently | Example "Is it a secret?" she asked innocently, not knowing what had happened. |
| naivelyadverb/naɪˈiːv.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows too little experience or too much trust in other people | Goes with naively believe | Example She naively believed that the company would never fire anyone. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It began enough, with a few jokes at lunch.