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broadwide in extent from one side to the other

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: wide in extent from one side to the other

Pronunciation (IPA): /brɔːd/

Korean meaning: 폭이 넓은, 광범위한

Korean pronunciation: **브**로드

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks it has broad shoulders, but it's just fluffy.
  • The teacher asked for a broad explanation, not a 50-page essay.
  • She has a broad knowledge of languages and speaks five fluently.

broad

ADJECTIVE

//brɔːd//

wide in extent from one side to the other

broad concept
💡 Concept

wide in extent from one side to the other

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/brɔːd/
🇬🇧 UK/brɔːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootbroad

Origin

From Old English 'brad' meaning 'broad' or 'wide', related to Old Norse 'breithr' and Germanic roots. The word has been used since before the 12th century to describe something of considerable width.

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🎵Rhyme

swordlordcordward
sword
lord
cord
ward

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it has broad shoulders, but it's just fluffy.

😄 Fun example

The teacher asked for a broad explanation, not a 50-page essay.

She has a broad knowledge of languages and speaks five fluently.

The broad river reflected the sunset beautifully.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

wideextensivevastspaciouscomprehensive

Antonyms

narrowlimitedrestricted

Related

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