brave
adjective/breɪv/
Frequency rank: #2,668 most common English word
Meaning
Willing to face danger or pain without showing fear.
Example sentence
The firefighter was very brave to rescue the kitten from the tree.
Synonyms & related words
- courageous
- fearless
- bold
- daring
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