Words / B1

KURT-uh-see/ˈkɜːtəsi/

Courtesy is polite respect: have the courtesy to; a courtesy bus (provided free). Courteous is the adjective. Manners is everyday. Courtesy of in picture credits means provided by. Do not call a legal duty a courtesy. A courtesy call can be a polite phone call or a sales ring — check context.

Meaning

Polite behaviour that shows respect; also a courtesy bus / car provided free.

Examples

• “Please have the courtesy to warn colleagues if you will be late.”
• “Have the courtesy to warn the team if you will miss the briefing.”
• “A courtesy bus runs from the car park to the terminal, which is the free-service sense.”

Good to know

have the courtesy to + verb; courteous. Free service: a courtesy bus / car. Credits: courtesy of. Everyday: manners.

Near in meaning

manners

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