Basic Details
Word: Honour
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Respect or great admiration for someone or something.
Synonyms: Esteem, respect, recognition
Antonyms: Disgrace, dishonour, disrespect
Idioms and Phrases
- In honour of: To show respect for someone or something. Example: "We held a ceremony in honour of our town's founder."
- Honour among thieves: A principle that suggests that even thieves should respect each other. Example: "Even in their dishonest dealings, there was honour among thieves as they decided not to betray each other."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to behave with honour, treating others with respect and kindness.
Example 2: The award was given in honour of her outstanding contributions to science.
Example 3: He was proud to serve his country and defended its honour with courage.
Fun Fact
The word "honour" comes from the Latin word "honor," which means "to honour, regard, respect." In some cultures, honour can be linked to family reputation and societal standing.
Famous Quote
"Honour is not the exclusive property of any political party." - Charles Stewart Parnell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "honour" mean?
a) A way to spend money
b) Respect or great admiration
c) A type of flower
d) A game played with friends
Answer: b) Respect or great admiration
2. Which of these is a synonym of "honour"?
a) Disdain
b) Esteem
c) Anger
d) Confusion
Answer: b) Esteem
3. Which word is an antonym of "honour"?
a) Respect
b) Dissension
c) Disgrace
d) Admiration
Answer: c) Disgrace
4. Which sentence uses "honour" correctly?
a) They decided to honour the local heroes at a special event.
b) She honour that painting to be in her house.
c) It is important to honour during the game.
d) He wants to honour a big sandwich for lunch.
Answer: a) They decided to honour the local heroes at a special event.
5. What does the idiom "honour among thieves" mean?
a) Thieves do not trust each other
b) Thieves respect each others dealings
c) No thieves are found in a city
d) All thieves get caught
Answer: b) Thieves respect each others dealings
