broad (Meaning)
broad (n)
slang term for a woman
broad (a)
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
broad (s)
broad in scope or content
not detailed or specific
lacking subtlety; obvious
being at a peak or culminating point
very large in expanse or scope
(of speech) heavily and noticeably regional
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
broad (superl.)
Wide; extend in breadth, or from side to side; -- opposed to narrow; as, a broad street, a broad table; an inch broad.
Extending far and wide; extensive; vast; as, the broad expanse of ocean.
Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
Fig.: Having a large measure of any thing or quality; not limited; not restrained; -- applied to any subject, and retaining the literal idea more or less clearly, the precise meaning depending largely on the substantive.
Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.
Plain; evident; as, a broad hint.
Free; unrestrained; unconfined.
Characterized by breadth. See Breadth.
Cross; coarse; indelicate; as, a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humor.
Strongly marked; as, a broad Scotch accent.
broad (n.)
The broad part of anything; as, the broad of an oar.
The spread of a river into a sheet of water; a flooded fen.
A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
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broad Sentence Examples
- The plains stretched out in a broad expanse, reaching to the horizon.
- Her smile was broad and infectious, lighting up the entire room.
- The novel covered a broad range of topics, from politics to personal relationships.
- The company's mission was to have a broad impact on global sustainability efforts.
- With his broad knowledge of history, he was able to provide insightful commentary on various historical events.
- The artist used broad strokes of paint to create a sense of movement in the landscape.
- The candidate outlined a broad vision for educational reform during the debate.
- His shoulders were broad, indicating strength and resilience.
- The menu offered a broad selection of dishes, catering to diverse tastes.
- The politician promised to address issues that affected a broad spectrum of the population.
FAQs About the word broad
slang term for a woman, having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other, broad in scope or content, not detailed or specific, lacking subtlety; ob
wide,thick, extensive, fat, substantial, spacious, sizable, sweeping, commodious, voluminous
fine, thin,narrow, slim, slender, skinny, fine, narrow, slim, slender
The plains stretched out in a broad expanse, reaching to the horizon.
Her smile was broad and infectious, lighting up the entire room.
The novel covered a broad range of topics, from politics to personal relationships.
The company's mission was to have a broad impact on global sustainability efforts.
