brave
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
cowardly
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The firefighters were _____ enough to run into the burning building."
Answer: brave
In your own words, what does "brave" mean?
Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
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