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pride

[praɪd]

pride Definition

  • 1a feeling of satisfaction and self-respect that comes from achievements, qualities, or possessions that are widely admired
  • 2a group of lions forming a social unit

Using pride: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pride" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt a sense of pride in her children's accomplishments.

  • Example

    He took great pride in his work.

  • Example

    The parade was a display of national pride.

  • Example

    She swallowed her pride and apologized.

pride Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pride

Antonyms for pride

Idioms Using pride

  • to feel an intense and growing sense of pride

    Example

    As she watched her daughter graduate, she swelled with pride.

  • eat one's pride

    to do something humiliating or embarrassing in order to avoid feeling ashamed or guilty

    Example

    He had to eat his pride and ask for help.

  • if you are too confident and proud, something bad will happen to show you that you are not as good as you think you are

    Example

    He thought he could handle the job alone, but pride goes before a fall.

Phrases with pride

  • pride and joy

    something or someone that one is very proud of and cherishes

    Example

    Her new car is her pride and joy.

  • to feel proud of something or someone and show it in one's actions

    Example

    He takes pride in his appearance.

  • to be proud of one's abilities, achievements, or qualities

    Example

    She prides herself on being punctual.

Origins of pride

from Old English 'prȳda', meaning 'excessive self-esteem'

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Summary: pride in Brief

The term 'pride' [praɪd] refers to a feeling of satisfaction and self-respect that comes from achievements, qualities, or possessions that are widely admired. It can also refer to a group of lions forming a social unit. Phrases like 'pride and joy' and 'take pride in' denote cherished objects or actions, while idioms like 'swell with pride' and 'pride goes before a fall' express the intensity and potential pitfalls of pride.

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