Honor
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈɒn.ər/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ/
Definition
(n) : Great respect or high moral behavior.
(v) : To show respect or keep a promise.
(v) : To show respect or keep a promise.
Example
"(n) : It’s an honor to win this award."
"(n) : A person of honor always keeps their word and does what is right."
"(v) : We honor our parents by listening to them and showing kindness."
Explanation
Honor means great respect, high moral behaviour, or pride for someone because of their good qualities or actions. For example, it was an honor to meet the chief. It can also mean doing the right thing, showing respect, or keeping your promises. like he always honors his word and never breaks a promise, or we honor great people for their hard work and kindness. People show honor through good actions, honesty, and respect for others.
👉 It’s US spelling, while in UK English it’s spelled as “Honour”.