Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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distinction | Yes | No | No | No |
honour | Yes | No | Yes | No |
distinction (noun) | honour (noun) |
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a distinguishing difference between similar things or people | the quality of being honorable and having a good name |
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes | a woman's virtue or chastity |
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority | a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
high status importance owing to marked superiority | the state of being honored |
distinction (verb) | honour (verb) |
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accept as pay | |
bestow honor or rewards upon | |
show respect towards |