breadth

noun

ˈbretth

ˈbredth,

nonstandard

ˈbreth

: distance from side to side : width

the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture

: something of full width

begin with a breadth of silk

: comprehensive quality : scope

the breadth of his learning

: liberality of views or taste

breadth of mind

breadthwise

ˈbretth-ˌwīz How to pronounce breadth (audio)

ˈbredth-

nonstandard ˈbreth-

adverb or adjective

Example Sentences

We measured the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture. a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it

Recent Examples on the Web California came within a hair’s breadth of experiencing rolling blackouts Tuesday night, but the system operator that manages the grid for about 80 percent of the Golden State continued to keep the lights on.

Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This year's strike wave is significant, though, for the breadth of industries affected and because of the hoops UK workers have to jump through to down tools legally.

Anna Cooban, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 But its breadth spans beyond rap, protecting other genres of music as well as poetry, film, dance, visual art and writing.

Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 The length of the mission, breadth of the orbits and speed of the return are all extremes to prove out the capacity of the Orion capsule to support future human flight.

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 Other signals of breadth health aren’t flashing as powerfully.

Hannah Miao, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 But in striving for such breadth, GoT at times struggled with depth.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 Sills, whose breadth of knowledge is enormous, could absolutely teach a course in the history of the decorative arts.

David Netto, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 In actuality, the breadth of asks from the FDA is already being enforced—perhaps not as consistently as would be desired but certainly with intentionality.

Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	breadth
释义	breadth noun ˈbretth ˈbredth, nonstandard ˈbreth 1 : distance from side to side : width the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture 2 : something of full width begin with a breadth of silk 3 a : comprehensive quality : scope the breadth of his learning b : liberality of views or taste breadth of mind breadthwise ˈbretth-ˌwīz ˈbredth- nonstandard ˈbreth- adverb or adjective Synonyms distance expanse expansion extent field length plain reach sheet spread stretch waste See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We measured the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture. a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it Recent Examples on the Web California came within a hair’s breadth of experiencing rolling blackouts Tuesday night, but the system operator that manages the grid for about 80 percent of the Golden State continued to keep the lights on. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This year's strike wave is significant, though, for the breadth of industries affected and because of the hoops UK workers have to jump through to down tools legally. Anna Cooban, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 But its breadth spans beyond rap, protecting other genres of music as well as poetry, film, dance, visual art and writing. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 The length of the mission, breadth of the orbits and speed of the return are all extremes to prove out the capacity of the Orion capsule to support future human flight. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 Other signals of breadth health aren’t flashing as powerfully. Hannah Miao, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 But in striving for such breadth, GoT at times struggled with depth. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 Sills, whose breadth of knowledge is enormous, could absolutely teach a course in the history of the decorative arts. David Netto, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 In actuality, the breadth of asks from the FDA is already being enforced—perhaps not as consistently as would be desired but certainly with intentionality. Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English breadeth, breth, from brede breadth (from Old English brǣdu, from brād broad) + -th (as in lengthe length) First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing breadth the length and breadth of hair's breadth the length and breadth of hair's breadth Kids Definition breadth noun ˈbredth 1 : distance measured from side to side 2 : scope sense 2 the breadth of the investigation breadth noun 1 as in expanse a wide space or area a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expanse expansion length extent stretch distance depth reach plain scope sheet field spread territory spectrum scale waste domain range sphere span gamut extension sweep amplitude immensity latitude magnitude void compass emptiness 2 as in scope an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome Synonyms & Similar Words scope extent realm range confines width amplitude reach spectrum sweep ambit compass dimension(s) gamut sphere region domain department circle field province spread element discipline specialty terrain frontier bailiwick panorama horizon fief fiefdom demesne
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breadth

noun

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing breadth

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