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courage
Meaning: the bravery to do something difficult or frightening
courage in a sentence
How courage is used in real sentences:
It took courage to speak up for the new student.
Nia showed courage when she admitted her mistake.
“Mira showed courage by entering the sick fish’s cave, though her arms trembled at the doorway.”
— from the passage The Lantern Captain
Synonyms for courage
Other words for courage — bravery, nerve and boldness — carry the same meaning.
- bravery
- nerve
- boldness
Antonyms of courage
Words that mean the opposite of courage:
- cowardice
Where it comes from
From Old French corage 'heart, innermost feelings', from Latin cor 'heart'.
Word parts
- cord/cor — heart
courage: cor (heart) + -age (state or quality)
Memory hook
Courage helps your heart carry you through fear.