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- [kur-ij, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
- /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-ij, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
Definitions of courage word
- uncountable noun courage Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid. 3
- noun courage the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc 3
- noun courage mind; disposition; spirit 3
- noun courage the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor 3
- noun courage mind; purpose; spirit 3
- noun courage the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. 1
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Origin of courage
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English corage < Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (< Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age
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Parts of speech for Courage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courage
noun courage
- fearlessness — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- spunk — pluck; spirit; mettle.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- tenacity — the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence: the amazing tenacity of rumors.
Antonyms for courage
noun courage
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
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