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respect
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
When used as a feeling of admiration, "respect" is typically an uncountable noun. You cannot say "three respects" when talking about how much you admire someone. When using the phrase "in this respect" or "in many respects," the word becomes a countable noun meaning "detail" or "point." In this specific case, it is common to use the plural form. As a verb, "respect" can be used both for people (admiring their character) and for rules or boundaries (following them or not breaking them).
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my prof just gave me a B+ on that essay. honestly have some respect for my struggle.
bet. sounds like a win tbh.
Meanings
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"He has a lot of respect for his former teacher."
A particular aspect, feature, or detail of something.
"The two projects are similar in many respects."