broad
Meaning
The term "broad" refers to something that has a wide extent from side to side or is extensive in scope or range.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "broad" with "broad-minded," which specifically refers to openness to different ideas.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
walked
along
the
river
and
found
a
broad
park
where
people
were
sitting
and
talking
.
Children
were
playing
near
the
water
and
a
couple
was
taking
photos
under
a
large
tree
.
I
bought
a
cup
of
tea
at
a
small
caf
é
by
the
path
and
watched
the
scene
calmly
.
After
a
short
rest
,
I
continued
my
walk
feeling
more
relaxed
.
Common Phrases
broad range
broad spectrum
broad audience
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