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It takes courage to admit a mistake.
What does Courage mean?
Courage is the strength to face fear or difficulty and keep going.
Dictionary definition
Mental or moral strength that helps someone face danger, fear, difficulty, or uncertainty and keep going.
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Courage in a sentence
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She found the courage to ask for help after struggling alone.
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Speaking against an unfair rule required moral courage.
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What does courage mean?
Courage helps someone act or persevere despite fear, danger, or difficulty.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to courage?
Bravery is close in meaning to courage in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to courage?
Cowardice is the direct contrast; fear itself can be present when someone acts courageously.
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WordCourage.
Partnoun.
MeaningCourage is the strength to face fear or difficulty and keep going.
ExampleExample: It takes courage to admit a mistake.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kur · ij
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- ij
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Courage
braveryThe closest general synonym, especially for facing danger or fear.
boldnessUse for confident willingness to take risks; boldness may be less careful than courage.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cowardiceThe direct character contrast for failing to act because of fear.
timidityA qualified contrast for lacking confidence or daring, though caution is not cowardice.
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Word family
Courage word family
Base word
courage
adjective
courageous
Showing courage.
adverb
courageously
In a way that shows courage.
verb
encourage
To give someone confidence, hope, or support.
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Hint for students
Find the fear, danger, difficulty, or uncertainty that someone chooses to face or endure.
Common mix-up
Courage is not the absence of fear, and fear is not its direct opposite. Courage is strength shown while facing fear or difficulty.
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Sort scenarios into courage, recklessness, caution, and ordinary effort. Students identify the risk or difficulty and explain whether the choice serves a worthwhile purpose.
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Use "Speaking against an unfair rule required moral courage." Ask what danger or difficulty the speaker may face and why the act is courageous rather than merely bold.
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