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polite (adjective)

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people. It involves following social conventions and being well-mannered in interactions.

💬 Example

"The young man was very polite and offered his seat to the elderly woman."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'POLIshing' your manners to be 'POLIte.' Just like you polish a shoe to make it look good, you polish your beha...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He was polite with me. → He was polite to me.

She is more politer than him. → She is politer than him. / She is more polite than him.

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