Word
bravely
Phoneticsbrave·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹeɪvɫi/
UK/bɹˈeɪvli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you are not afraid of danger or pain. You use this when someone does something difficult even though they might be scared.
adv. in a courageous manner, showing readiness to face danger or pain without fear.
Examples
“The young girl bravely walked into the dark room.”
“The firefighters bravely entered the burning building to search for anyone trapped inside.”
“Despite the overwhelming odds against her, she bravely stood before the committee to testify about the corruption she had witnessed.”
Examples
simple
“The young girl bravely walked into the dark room.”
contextual
“The firefighters bravely entered the burning building to search for anyone trapped inside.”
complex
“Despite the overwhelming odds against her, she bravely stood before the committee to testify about the corruption she had witnessed.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From brave + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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