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The courageous firefighter ran toward the smoke.
What does Courageous mean?
Courageous means brave in a difficult or scary situation.
Dictionary definition
brave enough to face danger, fear, difficulty, or uncertainty.
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Courageous in a sentence
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It was courageous of her to speak up for a friend.
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The team made a courageous choice even though the outcome was uncertain.
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What does courageous mean?
Courageous means brave enough to face fear, danger, or difficulty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to courageous?
Brave is the closest synonym for courageous.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses courageous correctly?
Courageous describes someone who acts bravely.
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kuh · ray · jus · strongest beat: ray
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WordCourageous.
Partadjective.
MeaningCourageous means brave in a difficult or scary situation.
ExampleExample: The courageous firefighter ran toward the smoke.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · ray · jus
- Strongest beat
- ray
- Ending
- jus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ray.
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Courageous word family
Base word
courageous
adjective
courageous
Brave in a difficult situation.
noun
courage
The quality of being brave.
adverb
courageously
In a brave way.
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Courageous means brave in a difficult or scary situation.
Common mix-up
Courageous is not the same as fearful. Courageous means courageous means brave in a difficult or scary situation.
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Read this model sentence: It was courageous of her to speak up for a friend. Clue words: speak, friend. Underline clue words that show why courageous fits instead of fearful. Now write one new sentence that shows courageous without using the word courageous. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show courageous?
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