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courage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɝɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

courage means: The quality of facing danger or difficulty without letting fear stop you.

noun

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The quality of facing danger or difficulty without letting fear stop you.

  • She showed great courage.
  • I admire his courage in difficult times.
  • The rescuers' courage helped them save the trapped family.

Similar words: bravery, boldness, valour

Opposites: cowardice

Common phrases: show courage, great courage, moral courage, find the courage

Questions about courage

What does courage mean?

The quality of facing danger or difficulty without letting fear stop you.

What is courage in other languages?

Türkçe: cesaret · Español: valentía · Français: courage · Deutsch: Mut · Italiano: coraggio · 日本語: 勇気

How do you pronounce courage?

In American English /ˈkɝɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/.

How do you use courage in a sentence?

She showed great courage. I admire his courage in difficult times.

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