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glory vs honor

honor vs glory

glory and honor both are nouns.

glory and honor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glory Yes No Yes No
honor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honor is a hypernym of glory; that is, honor is a word with a broader meaning than glory:
  • glory: a state of high honor
  • honor: the state of being honored
Other hypernyms of glory include honour, laurels.
glory (noun) honor (noun)
brilliant radiant beauty the quality of being honorable and having a good name
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint a woman's virtue or chastity
a state of high honor a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
glory (verb) honor (verb)
rejoice proudly accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between glory and honor

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