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brave
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- pronunciation:
- breIv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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adjective |
| inflections: |
braver, bravest |
| definition: |
ready to face pain or danger; courageous.
The brave pilot flew alone through the storm.- synonyms:
- bold, courageous, fearless, game
- antonyms:
- cowardly
- similar words:
- daring, determined, heroic, undaunted
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| related words: |
adventurous, ambitious, gallant, stout |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a Native American warrior.
Many braves were killed by the early settlers.- similar words:
- fighter, Indian, warrior
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hero |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
braves, braving, braved |
| definition: |
to face or bear with courage.
The ship's crew braved the rough seas.- synonyms:
- confront, endure, face, weather
- similar words:
- bear, suffer, survive, withstand
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| related words: |
confront, encounter, endure, face, stand, undergo |
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| derivations: |
bravely (adv.), braveness (n.) |
Word Builder: brave +
- bravely:
in a brave way.
- bravery:
courage.
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