Broader
/ˈbrɔːdər/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a greater extent from side to side.
/ˈbrɔːdər/
Of greater width; wider.
The broader perspective allowed him to understand the issue better.
💡 Simply: Wider
More Examples
The broader implications of the decision were not immediately apparent.
How It's Used
"The river is broader here than further upstream."
"The broader dimensions of the building were impressive."
Including or considering a wider range of things.
/ˈbrɔːdər/
More comprehensive or inclusive.
He had a broader understanding of the situation after the meeting.
💡 Simply: More inclusive
More Examples
The committee needed a broader representation of views.
How It's Used
"The course offers a broader range of topics."
"The study took a broader approach to the problem."
From Middle English *brodder, comparative of broad.
The word 'broader' has consistently maintained its core meaning of 'wider' throughout its historical usage, with the more abstract meaning of 'more inclusive' developing later.
Memory tip
Think of a broad road getting even wider.
Word Origin
"comparative of broad"