respect
gb/ɹɪspˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
state
1
Admiration and high regard
A good feeling you have for someone because they are good at something or have good qualities.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
respect for [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'respect' (noun) with 'respects' (plural) meaning greetings or regards in formal letters.
Συνώνυμα
esteem (Slightly more formal; emphasizes high opinion or value placed on someone.)
Αντώνυμα
disrespect (Lack of admiration or regard; showing rudeness or contempt.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
earn respect
|gain respect
|show respect
|lose respect
|mutual respect
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She has earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.
- Children should be taught to show respect for their elders.
- His courage won him the respect of the entire community.
- Respect for the law is essential in a peaceful society.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have great respect for my teacher.
- We must show respect to older people.
- He has the respect of his friends.
- Respect for rules is important.
Ρήμα
A2
action
2
Show admiration and regard
To think someone or something is good and important, and to treat them well because of that.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to respect [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners use 'respect to' instead of 'respect' directly. Correct: 'I respect him,' not 'I respect to him.'
Συνώνυμα
admire (Focuses more on positive feelings than on proper treatment.)
Αντώνυμα
disrespect (To treat without proper regard or courtesy.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
respect others
|respect the rules
|respect authority
|respect someone's wishes
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- I really respect her for standing up for what she believes in.
- We must respect the environment and protect it for future generations.
- He respects his parents' advice, even if he doesn't always follow it.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I respect my father very much.
- We should respect the law.
- She respects her teachers.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
3
Politeness and consideration
Polite actions and words you use to show you think someone is important.
Συνώνυμα
courtesy (Emphasizes politeness and manners rather than deep admiration.)
Αντώνυμα
rudeness (Implication of impolite or inconsiderate behavior.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
out of respect
|with respect
|pay respect
Θέματα
manners
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They spoke quietly out of respect for the sleeping baby.
- Please show some respect when visiting the memorial site.
- The students stood in silence as a sign of respect.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We were quiet out of respect for the teacher.
- He took off his hat as a sign of respect.
- They listened with respect.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
B2
entity
4
Particular aspect or detail
A specific part or way of thinking about something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
in this/that/some respect(s)
Συχνό λάθος:
'Respects' here is plural and does not mean feelings of admiration.
Συνώνυμα
regard (Formal; used similarly to mean aspect or consideration.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in this respect
|in many respects
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- In this respect, our plan differs from theirs.
- The two proposals are similar in many respects.
- In some respects, the new policy is better than the old one.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- In this respect, I agree with you.
- The cars are alike in many respects.
- The new rule is better in some respects.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
respect
IPA
GB/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
re - spect (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: respect
- Plural: respect, respects
Verb
- Base: respect
- 3rd Person Singular: respects
- Present Participle: respecting
- Past: respected
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
respects
noun
respecting
verb
respected
verb
Core family
respectful
adjective B1
respectfully
adverb B2
Related words
respectable
adjective B1
respectably
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Εκφράσεις
in this respect
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs ɹɪspˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
About this aspect or point
About this part of the topic we are talking about now.
Παραδείγματα
- In this respect, our results match the earlier findings.
- The two systems are similar in this respect.
no respect for [someone/something]
1/nˈoʊ ɹɪspˈɛkt fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Complete lack of regard
Not having any good feeling or polite behavior toward someone or something.
Παραδείγματα
- He shows no respect for authority.
- They have no respect for the rules.
out of respect (for)
1/ˈaʊt əv ɹɪspˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
Due to polite regard
Because you want to be polite and show that you think someone is important.
Παραδείγματα
- They lowered their voices out of respect for the speaker.
- Out of respect for her wishes, we kept the news private.
pay your respects
1/pˈeɪ jˈʊɹ ɹɪspˈɛkts/
fixed phrase
Show honor after death
To visit someone’s funeral or grave to show you care and honor them.
Παραδείγματα
- Hundreds came to pay their respects at the funeral.
- We stopped by the cemetery to pay our respects.
with all due respect
1/wˈɪθ ˈɔl dˈu ɹɪspˈɛkt/
idiom
formal
Polite disagreement phrase
A polite way to start saying you do not agree with someone or want to criticize them.
Παραδείγματα
- With all due respect, I think you are mistaken.
- With all due respect, that plan will not work.
with all due respect
7/wˈɪθ ˈɔl dˈu ɹɪspˈɛkt/
idiom
formal
polite disagreement opener
Say "with all due respect" before a disagreement, but be careful: it can sound less polite than intended.
Παραδείγματα
- With all due respect, I don't think that's accurate.
- With all due respect to the committee, this plan will not work.
- With all due respect, you weren't there.