courage — the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- It takes courage to admit you were wrong about pineapple on pizza.
- He mustered the courage to ask his crush out on a date.
- The firefighter's courage saved three lives in the burning building.
courage
NOUN[/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/]
the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
Courage means facing great danger without fear.
Courage in the storage — one small girl steps into the dark and lifts the lantern high.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'corage' (emotion, spirit, courage), derived from Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart'. The word originally referred to the heart as the seat of emotions and bravery.
Breakdown
cor (Latin: heart) + -age (noun suffix indicating quality or state) = courage (quality of heart/bravery)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It takes courage to admit you were wrong about pineapple on pizza.”
“He mustered the courage to ask his crush out on a date.”
“The firefighter's courage saved three lives in the burning building.”
“She showed great courage by singing karaoke stone cold sober.”
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