26984 words

broad

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
very wide:

Examples:

We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.
He flashed a broad grin at us.
My brother is very broad-shouldered.
2
If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:

Examples:

This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.
O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long.
3
including a wide range of things; general:

Examples:

The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.
The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.
4
If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:

Examples:

He spoke with a broad Australian accent.
5
(of jokes or humour) very obvious and not at all difficult to understand:

Examples:

The movie is full of broad physical comedy.
6
a hint (= when you tell someone something without saying it directly) that is easy to understand:

Examples:

On other issues, she avoided details but gave broad hints of the general direction of travel.
7
an offensive word for a woman
8
very wide:

Examples:

He flashed a broad grin at us.
9
including many types of things; general:

Examples:

The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.
He explained it in very broad terms.

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