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last respects vs respect

respect vs last respects

last respects and respect both are nouns.

last respects is not a verb while respect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
last respects Yes No No No
respect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respect is a hypernym of last respects; that is, respect is a word with a broader meaning than last respects:
  • last respects: the act of expressing respect for someone who has died
  • respect: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Other hypernyms of last respects include deference.
last respects (noun) respect (noun)
the act of expressing respect for someone who has died behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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)
last respects (verb) respect (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between last respects and respect

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