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respect vs courtesy

courtesy vs respect

respect and courtesy both are nouns.

respect is a verb but courtesy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respect Yes No Yes No
courtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, courtesy is a hypernym of respect; that is, courtesy is a word with a broader meaning than respect:
  • respect: courteous regard for people's feelings
  • courtesy: a courteous manner
Other hypernyms of respect include good manners.
respect (noun) courtesy (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents a courteous or respectful or considerate act
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard a courteous manner
courteous regard for people's feelings a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
(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)
respect (verb) courtesy (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between respect and courtesy

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