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honour vs fame

fame vs honour

honour and fame both are nouns.

honour is a verb but fame is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
fame Yes No No No
As nouns, fame is a hyponym of honour; that is, fame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: the state of being honored
  • fame: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Other hyponyms of honour include glorification, glory, celebrity, renown, esteem, regard, respect, reputation, repute.
honour (noun) fame (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
a woman's virtue or chastity favorable public reputation
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
honour (verb) fame (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between honour and fame

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