Deference meaning and example sentences

Learning Deference in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Deference: Hürmet, saygı

Example sentences

  • In many cultures, younger generations are taught to treat their elders with deep deference.
  • In many cultures, younger generations are taught to treat their elders with deep deference. (Pek çok kültürde, genç nesillere büyüklerine derin bir hürmet (saygı) ile davranmaları öğretilir.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Deference when the meaning is "Hürmet, saygı".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Deference with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.