Word Comparison
Brave
vsCourageous
/bɹeɪv/·/kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Brave
nounA Native American warrior.
Also: A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
Courageous
adjectiveOf a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Also: Of an action, that requires courage.
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