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salute vs honour

honour vs salute

salute and honour both are nouns.

salute and honour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
salute Yes No Yes No
honour Yes No Yes No
As verbs, honour is a hypernym of salute; that is, honour is a word with a broader meaning than salute:
  • salute: propose a toast to
  • honour: bestow honor or rewards upon
Other hypernyms of salute include honor, reward.
salute (noun) honour (noun)
an act of honor or courteous recognition the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a formal military gesture of respect a woman's virtue or chastity
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
salute (verb) honour (verb)
greet in a friendly way accept as pay
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position bestow honor or rewards upon
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers show respect towards
express commendation of
propose a toast to
become noticeable
Difference between salute and honour

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