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US/ˈbreɪv.li/
UK/ˈbreɪv.li/
in a way that shows courage and no fear of danger or pain
In context
The firefighters bravely entered the burning building to save the child.
She bravely told the truth, even though she knew it would upset him.
The soldiers fought bravely for hours until help finally arrived.
Words that go with bravely
verb + adverb
- fight bravelyThe team will fight bravely, but the match will be hard.
- smile bravelyShe smiled bravely through her tears.
adverb + verb
- bravely faceHe bravely faced the crowd and apologized.
- bravely admitShe bravely admitted her mistake in public.
- bravely endureThe patient bravely endured the long treatment.
- bravely step forwardOne student bravely stepped forward to speak.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He fought brave.Correct: He fought bravely.