HyperDic: last_respects

English > 1 sense of the expression last respects:
NOUNactlast respectsthe act of expressing respect for someone who has died
English > last respects: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of expressing respect for someone who has died.
Example"he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside"
Broaderdeference, respectA courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Usage ofplural, plural formThe form of a word that is used to denote more than one

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