Meaning
Great respect that people give to someone who has done something good.
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Word origin
From Latin honor, meaning high regard or a mark of respect.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- honor
- English cognates
- honest
Grammar
Examples
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A polite way to say you are glad to meet someone.
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Here "honour" is the good name a family has.
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"Honours" is the plural; British English spells it with a u.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 4: honour, smoke, smart and 7 more words.