NOUN | act | last respects | the act of expressing respect for someone who has died |
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Meaning | The act of expressing respect for someone who has died. | |
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Example | "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" | |
Broader | deference, respect | A courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard |
Usage of | plural, plural form | The form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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