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