broader — comparative form of 'broad'; covering a wider range, more general or extensive in scope
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: comparative form of 'broad'; covering a wider range, more general or extensive in scope
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrɔːdər/
Example Sentences
- My broader shoulders can't fit through this narrow door, bro!
- The teacher encouraged us to take a broader view of history, not just memorize dates.
- After traveling, she developed a much broader understanding of different cultures.
broader
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbrɔːdər/]
comparative form of 'broad'; covering a wider range, more general or extensive in scope
She needed a broader view, so she climbed higher to see the whole valley.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Broader is the comparative form of broad, which derives from Old English brad, meaning physically wide or expansive. The semantic range of broad expanded over time from literal physical width to encompass abstract concepts of scope, perspective, and intellectual breadth.
Breakdown
broad (wide, expansive) + -er (comparative suffix forming the second degree of comparison)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My broader shoulders can't fit through this narrow door, bro!”
“The teacher encouraged us to take a broader view of history, not just memorize dates.”
“After traveling, she developed a much broader understanding of different cultures.”
“This new phone screen is broader, so my cat can finally fit in the video call frame.”
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