broad — wide 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/
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
The broad river stretches across the valley like a giant silver ribbon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
broad (adjective) - a single morpheme with no prefix or suffix, from Proto-Germanic '*braitaz' meaning 'wide' or 'broad'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The broad river reflected the sunset beautifully.”
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