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Meaning of true grit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Spirit; courage; moral stamina.

uncountable

Examples

“Mitzi, her teacher tells me, has true grit. I can see⟳ that for myself. Her tears of pain have⟳ dried and she is cheerful again. This child's will to love⟳ and thrive is astonishing.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

true jellyfish true laurel true leaf true lemur true love true lover's knot

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