🦁courage

noun
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

Meaning

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example Sentences

It takes courage to stand up for what is right.

It took great courage for her to speak up against the injustice.

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

Example Expressions

pluck up courage

Synonyms

bravery, valor, boldness, fearlessness, spirit, heroism, daring
Entry 1
bravery, valor, boldness, fearlessness, spirit
Entry 2
bravery, valor, boldness, heroism
Entry 3
bravery, valor, fearlessness, boldness, daring

Antonyms

cowardice, fear, timidity, weakness
Entry 1
cowardice, fear
Entry 2
cowardice, fear, timidity, weakness
Entry 3
fear, cowardice, timidity, weakness

Collocations

show courage, great courage, moral courage, courage under fire
Entry 1
show courage, great courage, moral courage
Entry 2
moral courage, show courage, courage under fire

More Example Sentences

She encouraged him to speak more in class.

My friend encouraged me to apply for the job.

Who encouraged you to learn English in your student life?

Who encouraged you to play basketball during your college days?

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference

A girl wins a drawing contest at her school by creating a colorful picture of a sunset over the ocean with a small sailboat that impressed all the judges because of the detail and creativity and her artwork is displayed in the hallway where students and parents stop to admire it and her art teacher encourages her to enter more competitions

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels

A girl wins a drawing contest at her school by creating a colorful picture of a sunset over the ocean with a small sailboat that impressed all the judges because of the detail and creativity and her artwork is displayed in the hallway where students and parents stop to admire it and her art teacher encourages her to enter more competitions helping her believe that her talent can take her far in the future.

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels which motivates her to continue practicing yoga as part of her daily routine.

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