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English Word of the Day: 293 brave - adjective

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Word of the Day:

brave - adjective - pronunciation link

Definition

having no fear

Example Sentences

The boy was very brave and agreed to go on the hike even though he had never been on a hike before.
Many people think they are brave, but sometimes they are more foolish than brave.

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