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The school gave an award in honor of the coach.
What does Honor mean?
Honor means high respect, or showing that respect.
Dictionary definition
Honor means high respect for someone or something; as a verb, it means to show that respect through words or actions.
Example sentences
Honor in a sentence
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We honor promises by keeping our word.
hard
To honor others, listen and speak respectfully.
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What can honor mean?
High respect or showing that respect matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to honor?
Honor and respect are closely related.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for honor?
Dishonor is the opposite of honor.
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Honor
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WordHonor.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningHonor means high respect, or showing that respect.
ExampleExample: The school gave an award in honor of the coach.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- on · er
- Strongest beat
- on
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on on.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
dishonorLoss or lack of respect.
disrespectRude or low regard for someone or something.
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Hint for students
Honor means high respect, or showing that respect.
Common mix-up
Honor is not the same as dishonor. Honor means honor means high respect, or showing that respect.
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Read this model sentence: We honor promises by keeping our word. Clue words: promises, keeping, word. Underline clue words that show why honor fits instead of dishonor. Now write one new sentence that shows honor without using the word honor. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show honor?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We honor promises by keeping our word." Why does honor fit better than dishonor?
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