Brave means a person who faces danger or pain without fear. It is used to describe someone with courage.
She was brave during the storm.
The brave boy saved the dog.
Brave can also mean a Native American fighter in old stories and history. It is a noun that names a person.
The brave rode horses with skill.
The brave protected their tribe well.
As a verb, brave means to face danger or bad conditions without fear. People brave something difficult.
She braved the cold to help him.
They braved the storm together.
Brave can describe colors or clothes that are bright and easy to notice. It means showy or bold in style.
She wore a brave red dress.
The brave colors caught his eye.
Brave can describe a bold or daring choice or act. It shows courage in difficult situations.
He made a brave decision quickly.
It was brave to try again.
Historically, brave could mean a soldier or horse soldier in the British army. This use is old and not common now.
The brave charged into battle with force.
Many braves were honored for their service.
Colloquially, brave may be used to call someone 'brave' or a hero in a friendly way. It is informal and often figurative.
He is a brave for helping me today.
Good job, you brave!
