Broad

Quick meaning: Broad is an adjective meaning Wide in extent or scope.

Meaning

Wide in extent or scope.

More Meanings

1. Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
2. Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
3. Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.
4. Plain; evident.
5. General rather than specific.
6. (writing) Unsubtle; obvious.
7. Free; unrestrained; unconfined.

Example Sentences

three feet broad

the broad expanse of ocean

To meet it, pro-democracy organizations, universities and law firms must bravely speak up against abuses of power while building the broadest possible coalition to stand up for fundamental rights.

Julia Farrington, head of arts at Index on Censorship, argues that extra powers to ban violent videos online will "end up too broad and open to misapplication, which would damage freedom of expression".

Word Forms

• broader
• broadest
• broads

Synonyms for broad

Depending on context, synonyms include abandons, almah, bangtail, bargirl, bat, beotch.

Antonyms for broad

Common opposites include thin, narrow, skinny, all-encompassing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wide, spacious, comprehensive, across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing.

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