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broad

UK
/brɔːd/
US
/brɑːd/

Translations

broadnoun
broads
pl
UK
/brɔːd/
US
/brɑːd/
broadadjective
broader
Comp.
broadest
Super.
UK
/brɔːd/
US
/brɑːd/
Synonyms
wide
expansive
ample
spacious
extensive
vast
generous
comprehensive
Antonyms
narrow

Definitions

broadnoun
An old-fashioned, offensive way of referring to a woman
He was always respectful and never referred to women as broads.
A wide, open expanse of water, such as a river’s broad section or a tidal floodplain.
They sailed across the broad of the estuary.
The wide edge of a sheet of paper, opposite the trimmed margin.
Align the text to the broad of the page for binding.
broadadjective
Having a wide distance from side to side; wide.
The broad river was difficult to cross without a bridge.
Covering a large number and wide scope of subjects or areas.
The course offers a broad overview of European history.
General or not detailed; vague.
She gave a broad outline of her plans for the future.
Having a wide range or extent.
He has a broad knowledge of different cultures.
Open and clear, especially in terms of accent or dialect.
He spoke with a broad Scottish accent.
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