Respectively vs. Respectfully

respectfully relating to showing or showing respect, with respect means “understanding that something is important.” Corresponding means “in certain order” and in this case respect is being used to describe how one thing relates to or refers to another.

Meaning of Respect

Both corresponding And best regards Have respect their core. But they point to different meanings of the word. respectfully means “in a way that shows or shows respect,” with respect here means “a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated appropriately.”

corresponding

‘Corresponding’ means “in a certain order” and connects to the meaning of respect relating to how one thing relates to or refers to another, as in “Cathy and Patty love crêpes and hot dogs, respectively.”

This is ‘respect’ in action:

I must respectfully decline the invitation.

If you have to leave early, do it respectfully.

corresponding meaning

Corresponding means “in a certain order” and connects to the meaning of respect in relation to how one thing relates to or refers to another, as in “cars that are alike in initial efficiency and cost.” Here are some examples:

Car A and Car B have 2 doors and 4 doors, respectively.

Maple and oak are members of the genus Acer and Quercus, respectively.

Tyler and Alex are 8 and 12 years old, respectively.

Keep these words straight, and people will respect your level of English.

Categories: Usage Notes
Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn

See more:  On ‘Corps’ and ‘Core’ and ‘Corp’ (and ‘Corpse’)

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