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bradley

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɹædɫi// bradley

n. a common first name for a man or a boy. It is also used as a family name in many English-speaking countries.

n. a masculine given name or surname of English origin. Derived from Old English, it historically refers to a 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow'.


SIMPLE

Bradley is starting his new job on Monday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called out for Bradley to come to the front of the classroom to collect his homework.

COMPLEX

While Bradley remains a popular choice for a first name in North America, it is also frequently encountered as a surname in historical British records.

Origin

Ultimately from Old English brād (“broad”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to broad + -ley.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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