Standard Lemma guide

honour

intj · name · noun · verb · 11 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɒnə/
  • General-American: /ˈɑnəɹ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒnə(ɹ)
  • CMU ARPABET: AA1 N ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

name

Meaning 2

A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Honours are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

a woman's virtue or chastity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor, purity, pureness

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: virtue, chastity, sexual morality

6

noun

Meaning 6

the quality of being honorable and having a good name

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a man of honor

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: righteousness

7

noun

Meaning 7

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an award for bravery

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: award, accolade, honor, laurels

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: symbol

Narrower terms: trophy, prize, aliyah, academic degree, degree, pennant, crown, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, mention, honorable mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt

8

noun

Meaning 8

the state of being honored

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor, laurels

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: standing

Narrower terms: glory, glorification, fame, celebrity, renown, esteem, regard, respect, repute, reputation

9

verb

Meaning 9

accept as pay

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • we honor checks and drafts

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: accept, take, have

10

verb

Meaning 10

show respect towards

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • honor your parents!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: respect, honor, abide by, observe

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: accept

Narrower terms: lionize, lionise, celebrate, tolerate

11

verb

Meaning 11

bestow honor or rewards upon

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Today we honor our soldiers
  • The scout was rewarded for courageous action

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor, reward

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: recognize, recognise

Narrower terms: toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail, ennoble, dignify, decorate

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Real reading context

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