Word a Day
respect
What does respect mean?
respect (noun): an attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use respect in a sentence?
- He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce respect?
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does respect come from?
From Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of respect?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “respect” mean?
an attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem
Right! That's what “respect” means.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
Not quite: that's what market means.
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution
Not quite: that's what school means.
a great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity
Not quite: that's what interest means.
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