broad

Meanings

• adjective

  having a great or extensive range or scope; extensive

  - "The river is broad and slow-moving."
  - "The novel has a broad range of themes."

• adjective

  not narrow or limited; comprehensive; all-embracing

  - "He has a broad mind and is open to new ideas."
  - "The debate covered a broad range of topics."

• adjective

  having a great width or size; extensive in one dimension

  - "The bridge has a broad span."
  - "The room has a broad entrance."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹɔd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

all-encompassing , slender , skinny , narrow , thin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broad
bodied , molded , boldly , coldly , folded , molded , moldy , unmolded , unmodeled

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Variants

List of all variants of broad that leads to same result
broad , broader , broadest , broadly , broadness , broadnesses , broads , Broad , broad arrow , broad arrows , broad bean , broad beans , fava bean , broad-brush , Broad Church , Broad Churches , broad-gage , broad-gauge , broad-gauged , broad jump , broad jumper , broad jumpers , broad jumps

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Etymology

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Old English brad 'wide, broad, spacious'; related to brodan 'to spread'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'broad' is often used in the context of comedy to refer to a type of humor that appeals to a wide audience.

2. The term 'broadside' refers to a large sheet of paper printed on one side, often used for posters or announcements.

3. The term 'broadway' refers to a major street in Manhattan, New York City, known for its theaters and entertainment industry.

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Related Concepts

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1. extensive: Related to the concept of broadness, the term 'extensive' refers to something that covers a large area or extent, or that is detailed and thorough.

2. comprehensive: Related to the concept of broadness, the term 'comprehensive' refers to something that includes all parts or aspects of something, or that provides a complete understanding.

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Culture

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The term 'broad' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or settings that are extensive, all-encompassing, or inclusive. For example, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Jaques refers to 'all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts.' This metaphor of life as a broad stage emphasizes the vastness and diversity of human experience.

How to Memorize "broad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wide river or a large, open field to help remember the meaning of 'broad'. Visualize something extensive in size or scope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'broad' with the idea of inclusiveness or all-encompassingness. Think of something that covers a lot of ground or includes many different elements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'broad' with something wide or extensive, such as a 'broadway' or a 'broadside'.

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