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/
Korean meaning: 용기, 용감함
Korean pronunciation: **커**리지
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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🌳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.
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📝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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