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Basic Details

Word: Courage

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The ability to do something that is frightening or difficult; bravery.

Synonyms: Bravery, valour, guts

Antonyms: Fear, cowardice, timidity

Idioms and Phrases

1. Gather your courage: To find the bravery to do something challenging. Example: "She needed to gather her courage before speaking in front of the class."
2. Courage of your convictions: Sticking to your beliefs despite opposition. Example: "He showed courage of his convictions by standing up for what he believed in, even when it was unpopular."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what is right, even when others disagree.

Example 2: The firefighter showed immense courage as he entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.

Example 3: She felt a surge of courage as she stepped onto the stage to perform in front of the audience.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "courage" comes from the Latin word "cor," which means heart? This reflects the idea that true bravery comes from within one's heart.

Famous Quote

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." Ambrose Redmoon

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "courage" mean?

a) The ability to feel fear
b) The act of being scared
c) The ability to do something frightening
d) The avoidance of danger

Answer: c) The ability to do something frightening

2. Which of these is a synonym of "courage"?

a) Timidity
b) Cowardice
c) Valour
d) Coward

Answer: c) Valour

3. Which word is an antonym of "courage"?

a) Bravery
b) Guts
c) Fear
d) Strength

Answer: c) Fear

4. Which sentence uses "courage" correctly?

a) The courage won the race.
b) The lion showed its courage by roaring loudly.
c) She found the courage to try out for the play.
d) Courage is a type of bird.

Answer: c) She found the courage to try out for the play.

5. Which idiom means to find bravery?

a) Gather your courage
b) A piece of cake
c) Jumping on the bandwagon
d) Put on the back burner

Answer: a) Gather your courage