Guts

Pronunciation: /ɡʌts/

Definitions of guts

noun courage or determination

Example Sentences

A1 She doesn't have the guts to speak in public.

A2 He showed a lot of guts by standing up to the bully.

B1 It takes guts to start your own business.

B2 You need guts to take on such a challenging adventure.

C1 Her gutsy decision paid off in the end.

C2 The politician's speech displayed incredible guts and determination.

Examples of guts in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully examined the patient's guts during the operation.

informal I can't believe she had the guts to ask for a raise.

slang He's got the guts to pull off that risky stunt.

figurative She showed a lot of guts by standing up to the bully.

Grammatical Forms of guts

• past tense: gutted
• plural: guts
• comparative: gutsier
• superlative: gutsiest
• present tense: guts
• future tense: will gut
• perfect tense: have gutted
• continuous tense: is gutting
• singular: gut
• positive degree: gutsy
• infinitive: gut
• gerund: gutting
• participle: gutted

Origin and Evolution of guts

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'guts' originated from the Old English word 'guttes' which referred to the internal organs of humans and animals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'guts' evolved to also refer to courage, determination, and fortitude, reflecting the metaphorical connection between inner organs and inner strength.