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Holding the door was a simple courtesy.
What does Courtesy mean?
Polite respect for others.
Dictionary definition
Polite and respectful behavior toward other people.
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Courtesy in a sentence
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Please show courtesy when someone else is speaking.
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Courtesy helps people feel respected in everyday situations.
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What does courtesy mean?
Courtesy means polite and respectful behavior toward other people.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to courtesy?
Politeness is close in meaning to courtesy in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to courtesy?
Rudeness gives a useful opposite or contrast to courtesy.
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kur · tuh · see · strongest beat: kur
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WordCourtesy.
Partnoun.
MeaningCourtesy means Polite respect for others.
ExampleExample: Holding the door was a simple courtesy.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kur · tuh · see
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Courtesy
politenessA similar word or phrase for courtesy in this meaning.
respectA similar word or phrase for courtesy in this meaning.
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rudenessA useful contrast to courtesy in this meaning.
disrespectA useful contrast to courtesy in this meaning.
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