valour

val·or

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [val-er]
- /ˈvæl ər/
- /ˈvæl.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [val-er]
- /ˈvæl ər/

Definitions of valour word

noun valour boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor. 1
uncountable noun valour Valour is great bravery, especially in battle. 0
noun valour courage or bravery, esp in battle 0
noun valour Value; worth. 0
noun valour Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity. 0
noun valour (dated) A brave man; a man of valour. 0

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Origin of valour

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English valo(u)r < Anglo-French; Middle French valeur < Late Latin valōr-, stem of valor worth, equivalent to Latin val(ēre) to be of worth + -or -or1

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Parts of speech for Valour

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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valour popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for valour

noun valour

adulthood — Adulthood is the state of being an adult.
audacity — Audacity is audacious behaviour.
chivalrousness — The state of being chivalrous.
chivalry — Chivalry is polite, kind, and unselfish behaviour, especially by men towards women.
courage — Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.

All 32 Synonyms of valour