Word meaning
deference
noun · DEF-er-ens
What does deference mean?
Deference means humble submission and respect.
Deference in a sentence
“Out of deference to her grandmother, she spoke softly in the temple.”
Synonyms for deference
- respect
- regard
- courtesy
How to remember deference
- Say it out loud a few times: DEF-er-ens.
- Write one sentence of your own using deference, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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