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Word courage
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈkʌrɪdʒ / NAmE / ˈkɜːrɪdʒ /
Example
  • he showed great courage and determination.
  • i haven't yet plucked up the courage to ask her.
  • moral/physical courage
  • courage in the face of danger
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courage

(noun)BrE / ˈkʌrɪdʒ / NAmE / ˈkɜːrɪdʒ /
  1. the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
    • synonym bravery
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bravery
    • He showed great courage and determination.
    • I haven't yet plucked up the courage to ask her.
    • moral/physical courage
    • courage in the face of danger
  2. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right
    • See related entries: Brave
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/brave/courage
  3. to force yourself to be brave enough to do something
    • See related entries: Brave
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/brave/courage
    • I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist.
  4. to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something
    • See related entries: Brave
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/brave/courage
  5. to make yourself do something that you are afraid of
    • See related entries: Brave
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/brave/courage
    • Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in.

    Extra Examples

    • He lacked the courage to try something new.
    • He showed great calmness and courage under fire.
    • I admire your courage in saying what you think.
    • I didn’t have the courage to tell him.
    • I finally plucked up enough courage to speak to Rachel.
    • It takes courage to sing in public.
    • This is a chance for him to show leadership and political courage.
    • an act of personal courage that moved people
    • stories of incredible physical courage
    • I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask her.
    • She displayed remarkable courage in the face of danger.
    • Unfortunately, they lack the moral courage to speak out against what is happening.
    • You need to have the courage of your convictions.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English (denoting the heart, as the seat of feelings): from Old French corage, from Latin cor ‘heart’.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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