Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

with respect

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: with- re-spect
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used as a mild apology for following remark, which could otherwise be taken as disrespectful.

Example Sentences

"With respect, boss, I don't think it is possible to get it done by then, no matter how hard we work."

Phrases

with all due respect

Frequently Paired Words

with all due respect

Questions

What does with respect mean?: Used as a mild apology for following remark, which could otherwise be taken as disrespectful.

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