courage

Speech parts

1. courage - Noun

2. courage - Verb

Meaning

The heart; spirit; temper; disposition.

Heart; inclination; desire; will.

That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bravery fortitude resolution daring heroism boldness firmness valor gallantry hardihood intrepidity braveness courageousness dauntlessness moxie

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Antonyms

cowardice malay hydra aspen chimera wraith

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Hypernyms

spirit

Hyponyms

fortitude spunk heart nerve heroism valor

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. André Gide

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others. Aristotle

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Laozi

Courage cannot be bought at the inn. Corsican Proverb

Courage is ten, nine is the ability to escape. Azerbaijani Proverb

Courage mounteth with occasion. Azerbaijani Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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