braves
word · lemma: brave
Definition
"Braves" can mean people who show bravery, the act of facing something difficult (as a verb, third person singular), or the name of a sports team, especially the Atlanta Braves in baseball.
Usage & Nuances
"Braves" is a plural noun (people), verb (present tense 'he/she braves'), or a proper noun (sports team). Most common as the team name. Rare to use the noun for people today; 'brave' as an adjective/verb is more frequent. When referring to the Atlanta Braves, always capitalized.
Example Sentences
The Braves won the baseball game last night.
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She braves the cold every morning to go jogging.
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Some braves protected the village from danger.
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Every year, thousands of fans cheer for the Braves at their home stadium.
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He never complains; he just braves whatever life throws at him.
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The firefighters who saved the family were true braves.
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