respects
noun
Form of respect , plural of respect.
Simple meaning
Regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪsˈpɛkts
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Definition
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noun
often with "last" or "final
Regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners.
Used this way, respects is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Word family
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Full of or exhibiting respect.
Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.
In the order given.
In a respectful manner.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
The act of expressing respect for someone who has died.
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