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virtue (noun)

Virtue refers to behavior that demonstrates high moral standards or a specific quality that is considered morally good or desirable. It can also describe a particular advantage or a beneficial feature of a system or object.

💬 Example

"Patience is a virtue that few people seem to possess in this fast-paced world."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'VERy TRUe'. A person of virtue is VERy TRUe to their good morals.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'virtual' instead of 'virtue'. → The virtue of this method is its speed.

Saying 'by virtue to' instead of 'by virtue of'. → He won by virtue of his experience.

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