virtue
Translation
virtue, merit, advantage
Examples
Patience is a virtue.
Patience is a virtue.
He explained the virtues of the new plan.
He explained the virtues of the new plan.
She succeeded by virtue of her hard work.
She succeeded by virtue of her hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a virtue (sth.) is a good quality Honesty is a great virtue.
the virtues of ((sth.)) the advantages of (sth.) She listed the virtues of the product.
by virtue of ((sth.)) because of (sth.) He got the job by virtue of his experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: goodness, morality, integrity, merit; Antonyms: vice, fault, failing
Etymology
From Latin 'virtus', meaning 'moral strength, goodness; manliness; valour'. Related to 'vir' (man).
Memory Tips
Think of a person with heroic 'virtues' or good qualities. Also, note the phrase 'by virtue of,' which means 'as a result of'.