English Dictionary

honor

/ˈɑn.ɚ/

noun

(uncountable) recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

He was awarded the highest honor for his contributions to science.

意味（1）

(uncountable) recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

意味（2）

(uncountable) the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

意味（3）

(countable) a token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

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

意味（4）

a privilege

I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.

意味（5）

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

意味（6）

(golf) the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.

意味（7）

a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

He is an honour to his nation.

意味（8）

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

The lorde of the honour or manour

意味（9）

(heraldry, countable) the center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

意味（10）

(countable, card games) In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

意味（11）

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

At university I took honours in modern history.