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