adj
broad
brawd
adj
1
Wide, either physically or in scope or range.
"He has broad shoulders."
"The report gives a broad overview of the market."
2
General rather than detailed or specific.
"In broad terms, the plan is sound."
How to Use Broad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWide, whether describing physical width or the scope of an idea, plan, or description.
Common pairings
broad range
broad shoulders
broad daylight
in broad terms
Word Forms
broader comparative, broads plural, broads plural, Broads plural, broadest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English brad, meaning wide or spacious — an ancient Germanic word found in similar forms across many related languages.