Spine (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /spaɪn/

Definition

Courage and determination in facing difficulties or danger.

Examples

• She showed remarkable spine in standing up to her boss.

• He lacked the spine to admit his mistakes.

• The team's spine was tested in the final minutes of the game.

How to Use Spine

spine of a book (collocation)

The edge of a book where the pages are bound. — "The author's name is on the spine of the book."

fracture one's spine (collocation)

To break the bones of the vertebral column. — "The skier fractured his spine in the accident."

Synonyms of Spine

Words with a similar meaning to Spine:

• courage
• bravery
• fortitude
• guts

Antonyms of Spine

Words with the opposite meaning to Spine:

• cowardice
• timidity

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