adv B1 Intermediate Uncommon

bravely

BRAYV-lee

Bravely (adv) means In a way that shows courage in the face of fear or danger. Example: “She bravely admitted her mistake to the whole team.”

adv

In a way that shows courage in the face of fear or danger.

"She bravely admitted her mistake to the whole team."

"He bravely stepped forward to defend his friend."

How to use bravely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a courageous way.

bravelier comparative, more bravely comparative, braveliest superlative, most bravely superlative

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She _____ admitted her mistake to the whole team.

courageously

courageously

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What does “bravely” mean?

The word “bravely” means in a way that shows courage in the face of fear or danger. In plain terms, doing something in a courageous way.

How do you pronounce “bravely”?

“Bravely” is pronounced BRAYV-lee (/ˈbɹeɪvli/ in IPA).

How do you use “bravely” in a sentence?

Here is “bravely” used in a sentence: “She bravely admitted her mistake to the whole team.”

What part of speech is “bravely”?

“Bravely” is an adverb.

Is “bravely” a common word?

“Bravely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

courageously