broad

1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrȯd

broader; broadest

: having ample extent from side to side or between limits

broad shoulders

… one of the broadest estuaries of any river in America.

William Styron

: having a specified extension from side to side

made the path 10 feet broad

: extending far and wide : spacious

the broad plains

: relating to the main or essential points

broad outlines

: open, full

a crime committed in broad daylight

: plain, obvious

a broad hint

linguistics : dialectal especially in pronunciation

a broad northern accent

: liberal, tolerant

broad views

: widely applicable or applied : general

a broad rule

the broader sense of the word

: wide in range or amount

This store has a broader selection of items.

a politician with broad [=widespread] appeal

There is broad agreement [=many people agree] that these changes are needed.

of a vowel : open

—used specifically of a pronounced as in father

: marked by lack of restraint, delicacy, or subtlety:

: coarse, risqué

broad humor

obsolete : outspoken

… from broad words … Macduff lives in disgrace.

Shakespeare

broadly adverb

He smiled broadly.

broadness noun

the broadness of the law's scope

broad

2 of 3

adverb

: in a broad (see broad entry 1 sense 4a) manner : fully

broad awake

broad

3 of 3

noun

slang, often offensive : woman

British : an expansion of a river

—often used in plural

Example Sentences

Adjective The store has a broad selection of coats. There was broad agreement on the new government. There are three broad categories of industry in the region: computers, finance, and education. the broad outlines of a problem discusses “family” in its broadest sense

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The bill, which includes a private right to sue, would apply to a broad range of companies, including mobile communications providers and technology companies that operate menstrual-tracking apps.

Keith Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 But key to ensuring equitable reform is having data from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds and racial and ethnic groups.

Alexander Chaitoff, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 To prove that PeV protons were the culprits, Fang’s research team compiled data across a broad range of energies and wavelengths that had been collected by 10 different observatories over the past decade.

WIRED, 28 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA.

Samantha Young, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Disney+ has unveiled an eclectic slate of five new U.K. unscripted originals spanning a broad range of talent and topics from Keanu Reeves to arguably the most talked about U.K. trial in years.

Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA.

Samantha Young, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA.

Samantha Young, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 Blockchain technology is also seeping into a broad range of other industries where former crypto employees could add value.

Maxim Galash, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022

Adverb

Their buying was broad-based, with net inflows into nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors.

WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 By the end of the year, however, higher inflation had become increasingly broad-based.

Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Inflation remains both broad-based and far above the Fed’s target.

James Mackintosh, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Friday’s gains were broad-based, with nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors advancing.

Karen Langley, WSJ, 29 July 2022 The jump in consumer prices was broad-based, including rent, medical care, and new and used vehicles.

Alain Sherter, CBS News, 18 July 2022 Influence is a broad-ranging skill often focused downward in a company.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 The Vanguard fund benefits from the lowest expense ratio (the portion of returns that go to the fund company, and not to you) of the three, at 0.12%, and has a broad-ranging portfolio covering most of the REIT field.

Larry Light, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2022 The report notes, yet again, that inflation is broad-based, as Americans have no doubt noticed.

The Editors, National Review, 14 July 2022 See More

broad

adjective

as in wide

having a greater than usual measure across an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

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wide
thick
extensive
expansive
sweeping
fat
sizable
substantial
spacious
voluminous
roomy
commodious
sizeable
outsize
oversize
outsized
oversized
tidy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

narrow
thin
slender
skinny
slim
fine
elongated
hairlike
reedlike
needlelike
small
elongate
tight
close
constricted
squeezed
tightened
condensed
slim-jim
paper-thin
compressed
hairline
contracted
smallish
attenuated
bottleneck
attenuate
undersized
undersize

as in extensive

having considerable extent her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows

Synonyms & Similar Words

wide
extensive
sweeping
deep
expansive
extended
comprehensive
widespread
wide-ranging
general
far-reaching
rangy
inclusive
far-flung
global
infinite
boundless
endless
limitless
capacious
unlimited
spacious
roomy
commodious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

narrow
limited
restricted
circumscribed

as in obvious

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

obvious
unmistakable
apparent
clear
distinct
straightforward
evident
plain
unambiguous
simple
transparent
luminous
visible
unequivocal
patent
lucid
perspicuous
manifest
crystal clear
bald
decided
ringing
comprehensible
pellucid
clear-cut
unambivalent
explicit
palpable
bright-line
barefaced
intelligible
nonambiguous
noticeable
understandable
tangible
luculent
open-and-shut
bald-faced
recognizable
appreciable
digestible
sensible
uncomplicated
graspable
discernible
knowable
tidy
observable
well-defined
cognizable
perceptible
overt
undisguised
trenchant
fathomable
comprehendible
self-explanatory
readable
clean-cut
self-evident
legible
discernable
cognoscible
clean
decipherable
fair
black-and-white

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ambiguous
obscure
dark
indistinct
mysterious
unclear
equivocal
enigmatic
cryptic
clouded
vague
incomprehensible
unfathomable
unintelligible
nebulous
unknowable
subtle
indecipherable
gray
enigmatical
indefinite
grey
indeterminate
imperceptible
imprecise
nonobvious
unapparent
hazy
murky
slippery
inappreciable
misty
sketchy
impalpable
unclarified
insensible
gauzy
cloudy
obfuscated
noncommittal
indiscernible
illegible
unreadable
undecipherable

as in general

relating to the main elements and not to specific details a broad overview of the topic

Synonyms & Similar Words

general
overall
comprehensive
wide
vague
nonspecific
extensive
vast
expansive
all-round
sweeping
inclusive
bird's-eye
panoramic
infinite
boundless
nebulous
all-around
indeterminate
nondescript
unspecified
absolute
unlimited
unrestricted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

specific
detailed
limited
molecular
distinct
particularized
restricted
comprehensive
delineated
full
explicit
precise
sharp
specified
thorough
elaborate
particular
individual
close-up
mapped (out)
singular
peculiar
itemized
enumerated
listed
inventoried

Synonym Chooser

The words deep and wide are common synonyms of broad. While all three words mean "having horizontal extent," broad is preferred when full horizontal extent is considered.

broad shoulders

The synonyms deep and broad are sometimes interchangeable, but deep may indicate horizontal extent away from the observer or from a front or peripheral point.

a deep cupboard

deep woods

The words wide and broad are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, wide is more common when units of measurement are mentioned, or when applied to unfilled space between limits.

rugs eight feet wide

a wide doorway

单词	broad
释义	broad 1 of 3 adjective ˈbrȯd broader; broadest 1 a : having ample extent from side to side or between limits broad shoulders … one of the broadest estuaries of any river in America. William Styron b : having a specified extension from side to side made the path 10 feet broad 2 : extending far and wide : spacious the broad plains 3 : relating to the main or essential points broad outlines 4 a : open, full a crime committed in broad daylight b : plain, obvious a broad hint 5 linguistics : dialectal especially in pronunciation a broad northern accent 6 a : liberal, tolerant broad views b : widely applicable or applied : general a broad rule the broader sense of the word c : wide in range or amount This store has a broader selection of items. a politician with broad [=widespread] appeal There is broad agreement [=many people agree] that these changes are needed. 7 of a vowel : open —used specifically of a pronounced as in father 8 : marked by lack of restraint, delicacy, or subtlety: a : coarse, risqué broad humor b obsolete : outspoken … from broad words … Macduff lives in disgrace. Shakespeare broadly adverb He smiled broadly. broadness noun the broadness of the law's scope broad 2 of 3 adverb : in a broad (see broad entry 1 sense 4a) manner : fully broad awake broad 3 of 3 noun 1 slang, often offensive : woman 2 British : an expansion of a river —often used in plural Synonyms Adjective fat thick wide See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The store has a broad selection of coats. There was broad agreement on the new government. There are three broad categories of industry in the region: computers, finance, and education. the broad outlines of a problem discusses “family” in its broadest sense Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The bill, which includes a private right to sue, would apply to a broad range of companies, including mobile communications providers and technology companies that operate menstrual-tracking apps. Keith Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 But key to ensuring equitable reform is having data from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds and racial and ethnic groups. Alexander Chaitoff, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 To prove that PeV protons were the culprits, Fang’s research team compiled data across a broad range of energies and wavelengths that had been collected by 10 different observatories over the past decade. WIRED, 28 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA. Samantha Young, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Disney+ has unveiled an eclectic slate of five new U.K. unscripted originals spanning a broad range of talent and topics from Keanu Reeves to arguably the most talked about U.K. trial in years. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA. Samantha Young, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 Dietary supplements, which include a broad range of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, are regulated by the FDA. Samantha Young, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 Blockchain technology is also seeping into a broad range of other industries where former crypto employees could add value. Maxim Galash, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 Adverb Their buying was broad-based, with net inflows into nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors. WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 By the end of the year, however, higher inflation had become increasingly broad-based. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Inflation remains both broad-based and far above the Fed’s target. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Friday’s gains were broad-based, with nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors advancing. Karen Langley, WSJ, 29 July 2022 The jump in consumer prices was broad-based, including rent, medical care, and new and used vehicles. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 18 July 2022 Influence is a broad-ranging skill often focused downward in a company. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 The Vanguard fund benefits from the lowest expense ratio (the portion of returns that go to the fund company, and not to you) of the three, at 0.12%, and has a broad-ranging portfolio covering most of the REIT field. Larry Light, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2022 The report notes, yet again, that inflation is broad-based, as Americans have no doubt noticed. The Editors, National Review, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English brood, from Old English brād; akin to Old High German breit broad Adverb Middle English broode, from Old English brāde, adverbial derivative of brād broad entry 1 Noun Middle English brood, noun derivative of brood broad entry 1 First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 1659, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing broad broad arrow a broad spectrum broad bean broad-gauge broad-brush broad-leaved broad-minded broad-spectrum in broad daylight broad jump broad-based broad-leafed broad-gauged See More broad arrow a broad spectrum broad bean broad-gauge broad-brush broad-leaved broad-minded broad-spectrum in broad daylight broad jump broad-based broad-leafed broad-gauged See More Kids Definition broad adjective ˈbrȯd broader; broadest 1 : not narrow : wide a broad stripe 2 : extending far and wide : spacious broad prairies 3 : complete entry 1 sense 1, full broad daylight 4 : not limited a broad choice of subjects 5 : covering only the main points : general a broad explanation Geographical Definition Broad geographical name ˈbrȯd 1 river 220 miles (354 kilometers) long in North Carolina and South Carolina see saluda 2 river 70 miles (113 kilometers) long in southern South Carolina flowing into the Atlantic broad adjective 1 as in wide having a greater than usual measure across an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wide thick extensive expansive sweeping fat sizable substantial spacious voluminous roomy commodious sizeable outsize oversize outsized oversized tidy Antonyms & Near Antonyms narrow thin slender skinny slim fine elongated hairlike reedlike needlelike small elongate tight close constricted squeezed tightened condensed slim-jim paper-thin compressed hairline contracted smallish attenuated bottleneck attenuate undersized undersize See More 2 as in extensive having considerable extent her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows Synonyms & Similar Words wide extensive sweeping deep expansive extended comprehensive widespread wide-ranging general far-reaching rangy inclusive far-flung global infinite boundless endless limitless capacious unlimited spacious roomy commodious Antonyms & Near Antonyms narrow limited restricted circumscribed 3 as in obvious not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave Synonyms & Similar Words obvious unmistakable apparent clear distinct straightforward evident plain unambiguous simple transparent luminous visible unequivocal patent lucid perspicuous manifest crystal clear bald decided ringing comprehensible pellucid clear-cut unambivalent explicit palpable bright-line barefaced intelligible nonambiguous noticeable understandable tangible luculent open-and-shut bald-faced recognizable appreciable digestible sensible uncomplicated graspable discernible knowable tidy observable well-defined cognizable perceptible overt undisguised trenchant fathomable comprehendible self-explanatory readable clean-cut self-evident legible discernable cognoscible clean decipherable fair black-and-white Antonyms & Near Antonyms ambiguous obscure dark indistinct mysterious unclear equivocal enigmatic cryptic clouded vague incomprehensible unfathomable unintelligible nebulous unknowable subtle indecipherable gray enigmatical indefinite grey indeterminate imperceptible imprecise nonobvious unapparent hazy murky slippery inappreciable misty sketchy impalpable unclarified insensible gauzy cloudy obfuscated noncommittal indiscernible illegible unreadable undecipherable See More 4 as in general relating to the main elements and not to specific details a broad overview of the topic Synonyms & Similar Words general overall comprehensive wide vague nonspecific extensive vast expansive all-round sweeping inclusive bird's-eye panoramic infinite boundless nebulous all-around indeterminate nondescript unspecified absolute unlimited unrestricted Antonyms & Near Antonyms specific detailed limited molecular distinct particularized restricted comprehensive delineated full explicit precise sharp specified thorough elaborate particular individual close-up mapped (out) singular peculiar itemized enumerated listed inventoried See More Synonym Chooser The words deep and wide are common synonyms of broad. While all three words mean "having horizontal extent," broad is preferred when full horizontal extent is considered. broad shoulders The synonyms deep and broad are sometimes interchangeable, but deep may indicate horizontal extent away from the observer or from a front or peripheral point. a deep cupboard deep woods The words wide and broad are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, wide is more common when units of measurement are mentioned, or when applied to unfilled space between limits. rugs eight feet wide a wide doorway
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