coward
/ˈkaʊərd/
cow · ard
ˈkaʊ · ərd
English Definition
n. someone lacking courage
Significado en Español
cobarde
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kẻ hèn nhát
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Example Sentence
Don’t be a coward.
别做懦夫。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cow(cowardly)+ard(person)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “coward”.
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A
Brave
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B
Hero
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C
Fainthearted
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D
Adventurous
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C — Fainthearted.
“coward” means n. someone lacking courage
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Everyone called him a ______ for running away from the fight.
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A
hero
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B
champion
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C
leader
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D
coward
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D — coward.
“coward” means n. someone lacking courage
Common questions about “coward”
What does “coward” mean?
coward — n. someone lacking courage. In Chinese: 懦夫.
How do you pronounce “coward”?
coward is pronounced /ˈkaʊərd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cow · ard.
How do you use “coward” in a sentence?
Don’t be a coward. (别做懦夫。)
What are synonyms for “coward”?
weakling, chicken — all close in meaning to coward (n. someone lacking courage).
Is “coward” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. coward appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “coward”?
cow(cowardly)+ard(person)
