broad
/brɔːd/broad
ADJECTIVEDefinition of broad
If something is broad, the distance from one side to the other is large.
Example: Her shoulders were swimmer's shoulders, strong and broad.
If something is broad, it includes a lot.
Example: They have laws now which give very, very broad powers to the President.
Broad senses, definitions, agreements, etc. are general, not detailed.
Example: We accept a broad definition of music to include any sound organized in an meaningful way.
A broad area is a large area.
Example: They walked through the broad field behind the building.
A broad accent is one that is very noticeable.
broad
EXAMPLESExamples of broad
Her shoulders were swimmer's shoulders, strong and broad.
Example sentenceThey have laws now which give very, very broad powers to the President.
Example sentenceWe have a range of activities broad enough to include teachers in all program areas and in all grade levels.
Example sentenceWe accept a broad definition of music to include any sound organized in an meaningful way.
Example sentenceThey walked through the broad field behind the building.
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