Word
braced
US/ˈbɹeɪst/
UK/bɹˈeɪst/
Definition
adj. ready for something difficult or unpleasant that is about to happen. You use this when you are physically or mentally prepared for a shock.
adj. prepared for a physical impact or an unpleasant event. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay'.
Examples
“The city is braced for the coming storm.”
“Investors remained braced for a further drop in stock prices following the disappointing quarterly report.”
“The emergency crew stood braced against the bulkhead as the vessel navigated the turbulent waters of the channel, awaiting the impact of the next swell.”
Examples
simple
“The city is braced for the coming storm.”
contextual
“Investors remained braced for a further drop in stock prices following the disappointing quarterly report.”
complex
“The emergency crew stood braced against the bulkhead as the vessel navigated the turbulent waters of the channel, awaiting the impact of the next swell.”
Usage
Often follows the verb 'to be' or 'to stay' and is frequently followed by the preposition 'for'.
Real-World Examples
“Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane.” “Meanwhile, Villa are braced for another bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins, after rejecting an offer worth almost £40m for the striker.” Etymology
See brace (verb)
From brace (noun).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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