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

单词	broadens
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 broadens verb present tense third-person singular of broaden as in widens to increase the width, breadth, or scope of They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance widens expands enhances extends enlarges lengthens strengthens augments elongates deepens consolidates reinforces intensifies amplifies heightens stretches sharpens emphasizes swells accentuates maximizes magnifies boosts redoubles stresses enforces steps up builds up supplements adds (to) reenforces amps (up) restrengthens points (up) beefs (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms narrows (down) reduces decreases diminishes constricts weakens lessens tones (down) subdues lets up (on) See More
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