Broad
/brɔːd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a great width or extent from side to side.
/brɔːd/
Wide or extensive in scope or extent.
The broad highway easily accommodated the traffic.
💡 Simply: Very wide
More Examples
She has a broad range of interests.
How It's Used
"The river was broad and deep."
"The country has a broad coastline."
Covering a wide range of subjects or topics.
/brɔːd/
Comprehensive or inclusive in scope.
He has broad experience in the field.
💡 Simply: Covering many things
More Examples
The committee reached a broad consensus.
How It's Used
"The course offers a broad overview of the subject."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
broad daylight
Openly and without concealment.
"They committed the crime in broad daylight."
From Old English *brād, meaning "wide, broad". Related to words in other Germanic languages with similar meanings.
The word 'broad' has maintained its core meaning of 'wide' throughout its history, with the figurative use expanding over time.
Memory tip
Think of a broad river, wide and expansive.
Word Origin
"wide"