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honour vs regard

regard vs honour

honour and regard both are nouns.

honour and regard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
regard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, regard is a hyponym of honour; that is, regard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: the state of being honored
  • regard: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
Other hyponyms of honour include glorification, glory, celebrity, fame, renown, esteem, respect, reputation, repute.
honour (noun) regard (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name a long fixed look
a woman's virtue or chastity (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
the state of being honored an attitude of admiration or esteem
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
honour (verb) regard (verb)
accept as pay deem to be
bestow honor or rewards upon look at attentively
show respect towards connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between honour and regard

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