Meaning
A good feeling towards someone because of who they are or what they do.
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Word origin
From Latin respectus, meaning a looking back at something or regard for it.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respectus
- English cognates
- inspect, expect
Examples
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Respect is a good feeling towards a person.
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Here it means act in a polite way.
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"Respect" is uncountable, so it has no plural.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 4: respect, smoke, smart and 7 more words.