brave
Meaning
Brave means being ready to face danger or difficult situations without being afraid.
💡 Don't confuse "brave" with "bravery"; "brave" describes a person, while "bravery" is the quality of being brave.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Lena
stood
at
the
small
gate
and
felt
nervous
about
the
first
day
at
her
new
school
.
She
decided
to
be
brave
and
walked
in
with
a
quiet
smile
.
Her
teacher
introduced
her
to
the
class
and
she
answered
one
question
slowly
.
After
lunch
she
sat
with
two
students
who
invited
her
to
play
.
By
the
end
of
the
day
she
felt
more
confident
and
knew
she
would
return
tomorrow
.
Common Phrases
brave person
brave action
brave enough
Synonyms
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