Broadly
/ˈbrɔːdli/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
In a comprehensive or general way; extensively.
/ˈbrɔːdli/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
In a general or wide-ranging way.
The plan was broadly successful.
💡 Simply: In a general way
More Examples
2
He spoke broadly about the issues.
How It's Used
General Usage
"The results were broadly positive."
Academic Writing
"The study broadly examines the impact of climate change."
From Middle English *brodely, from Old English *brādelice, from brād "broad". The adverbial suffix -ly was added.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, primarily as a generalizing adverb.
Memory tip
Think of a broad sweep of a brush – covering a wide area.
Practice
Base: broad
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written