Bradley

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of English origin: "Bradley" is primarily used as a family name.
    • A given name for males: "Bradley" is also used as a first name.
Usage
  • As a surname:
    • General Omar Bradley was a key figure in World War II.
    • Mayor Tom Bradley served Los Angeles for many years.
  • As a given name:
    • Bradley Cooper is a famous actor.
    • We named our son Bradley.
Advanced Usage
  • "Bradley" as a toponymic surname: Historically, the surname originated from place names meaning "broad wood" or "broad clearing" in Old English.
    • Many people with the surname Bradley can trace their ancestry to England.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brad (n): A common shortened, informal form of the given name Bradley.
    • His friends call him Brad.
Synonyms
  • Surname: Last name, family name.
  • Given name: First name, forename.
Notes on Different Meanings

The word "Bradley" itself does not have multiple common meanings beyond its use as a proper noun (name). Its recognition often depends on context, referring to specific notable individuals, a common surname, or a first name. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs.

Noun
  1. United States general who played an important role in the Allied victory in World War II (1893-1981)
  2. United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)