broad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /brษ”หd/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /brษ”หd/
Frequency
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
adjective
B2

covering a large area from side to side

The river flows through a broad valley.

R

having a large width in relation to other dimensions

The table was one metre broad and two metres long.

B2

including many different types of people or things

She has a broad understanding of different cultures.

B2

not specific or detailed

The rules are broad and can be interpreted in many ways.

B2

extending over a large area

The forest covers a very broad area.

R

clearly showing which region someone is from

He spoke with a broad Scottish accent.

R

making something obvious without being direct

He gave a broad hint that he wanted to leave early.

R

intended to make people laugh by being slightly rude

The comedian used a lot of broad jokes.

noun
R

a disrespectful term for a woman

translation

adj. covering a large area from side to side; having a large width in relation to other dimensions; including many different types of people or things; not specific or detailed; extending over a large area; clearly showing which region someone is from; making something obvious without being direct; intended to make people laugh by being slightly rude
n. a disrespectful term for a woman

Word Forms

Comparative broader
Superlative broadest
Plural broads

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