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Braver is the comparative form of the English adjective brave. It is used to indicate greater courage when comparing two or more subjects. Common constructions include “X is braver than Y” and, in context, “In this situation, Y showed a braver response.” Braver can modify nouns and noun phrases, for example “a braver decision” or “braver actions in the face of danger.” It can also be used predicatively, as in “She is braver now.”

Usage notes: The comparative form for a one-syllable adjective like brave is typically formed with the -er suffix, yielding braver and bravest. While “more brave” is grammatically correct, it is less common in contemporary English. The related noun is bravery, which denotes the quality itself rather than the degree of courage. In modern usage, braver often conveys a positive or admiring tone, but it can be neutral in descriptive contexts.

Etymology and context: Braver derives from the adjective brave; the -er suffix is the standard way English forms comparatives for short words. It is widely used across formal and informal registers. As a proper noun, Braver may appear as a surname or as part of the names of places, organizations, or fictional works.