brave
смелый
showing courage
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brave usage examples
The brave climber continued up the mountain even when the weather worsened.
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brave belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
brave synonyms
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highlights willingness to take risks; often admired or adventurous
The climbers made a daring ascent of the cliff.
stresses lack of fear; can be literal or figurative
She was fearless in confronting the issue.
literary/formal; means fearless and adventurous
The intrepid explorer crossed the frozen tundra.
informal, often British; brave in a spirited, persistent way
She was a plucky little girl who never gave up.
He made a bold move by quitting his job.
formal or literary word for showing bravery often in battle or struggle
They made a valiant effort to save the town.
implies actions worthy of a hero; often grand or exceptional
Their heroic rescue saved dozens of lives.
old-fashioned or formal; implies chivalry, politeness, or bravery
He was gallant in defending the honour of the village.
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How is brave different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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brave meaning: what does it mean?
showing courage
brave pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
brave is pronounced as /ˈbreɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
brave definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The brave climber continued up the mountain even when the weather worsened. Translation: Смелый альпинист продолжил подъём в гору, даже когда погода ухудшилась.
Is brave part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, brave (смелый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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