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At heart: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 55

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Word Power 55: At heart. Meaning: Basically; as one really is by nature. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

At heart

Word Power 55 · English idioms

Meaning

Basically; as one really is by nature.

Usage

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister of India, but he was a poet at heart.
A father is usually said to be very strict, but he is very kind at heart.

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Use “at heart” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.

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Can you remember what “At heart” means?

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