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- [breyv]
- /breɪv/
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- [breyv]
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Definitions of bravely word
- adjective bravely possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance. 1
- adjective bravely making a fine appearance. 1
- adjective bravely Archaic. excellent; fine; admirable. 1
- noun bravely a brave person. 1
- noun bravely a warrior, especially among North American Indian tribes. 1
- noun bravely Obsolete. a bully. a boast or challenge. 1
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Origin of bravely
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Middle French < Spanish bravo (> Italian) < Vulgar Latin *brabus for Latin barbarus barbarous
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Parts of speech for Bravely
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bravely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bravely
adv bravely
- valiantly — boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- gamely — in a game or plucky manner: They struggled gamely.
- heroically — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- gallantly — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
Antonyms for bravely
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