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courtesy vs respect

respect vs courtesy

courtesy and respect both are nouns.

courtesy is not a verb while respect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
courtesy Yes No No No
respect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respect is a hyponym of courtesy; that is, respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than courtesy:
  • courtesy: a courteous manner
  • respect: courteous regard for people's feelings
courtesy (noun) respect (noun)
a courteous or respectful or considerate act behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous manner a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
a courteous or respectful or considerate remark courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
courtesy (verb) respect (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between courtesy and respect

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