CEFR C1

Grit

noun

Meaning

Courage and resolve; strength of character.

Examples

It takes true grit to overcome such a difficult challenge.
Her unwavering grit helped her persevere through years of training.

Synonyms: courage, determination, perseverance, resilience

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Grit (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡrɪt/

Definition

Courage and resolve; strength of character.

Examples

It takes true grit to overcome such a difficult challenge.
Her unwavering grit helped her persevere through years of training.
The team displayed remarkable grit, fighting until the very last minute.

How to Use Grit

have grit (collocation): To possess courage and determination. — "You need to have grit to succeed in competitive sports."
grit one's teeth (idiom): To clench one's teeth, often to show determination or to bear pain. — "He had to grit his teeth and endure the long, painful recovery."

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