broad

/broutʃ/
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broad

A broad river flows through the valley.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Wide from side to side; having great width: The primary meaning, describing something with a large distance between its sides or edges.
    • Extensive in scope, range, or effect: Covering a wide area, a large number of things, or having a significant impact.
    • General; not detailed or specific: Referring to the main points or overall idea without fine details.
    • Clear and open; not subtle or hidden: Obvious, unmistakable, or lacking in subtlety.
    • Characterized by tolerance or liberal views: Showing broad-mindedness; not narrow in opinion or sympathy.
    • (Of an accent) Strongly marked and regional: Heavily noticeable as belonging to a particular region.

  2. Noun:

    • (Slang, often offensive or dated) A woman: A colloquial and informal term for a woman, which can be considered derogatory or old-fashioned.
Usage and Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The river is too broad to swim across safely. (Describing physical width)
    • The book provides a broad overview of European history. (Describing general scope, not detailed)
    • She gave me a broad hint that she wanted to leave the party. (Describing an obvious hint)
    • He has a broad understanding of different cultures. (Describing extensive knowledge)
    • She spoke with a broad Australian accent. (Describing a strong regional accent)
    • The committee took a broad view of the regulations. (Describing a liberal or tolerant interpretation)

  • Noun:

    • In old detective films, a character might refer to a woman as "a tough broad." (Using the slang term)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "In broad daylight": Happening openly during the day, often surprisingly or brazenly.
    • The theft occurred in broad daylight.
  • "Broad agreement/consensus": Widespread or general agreement among a group.
    • There is broad agreement on the need for reform.
  • "A broad spectrum": A wide range of different things within a category.
    • The festival attracts a broad spectrum of musicians.
Variants and Related Words
  • Broadly (adverb): In a general way; widely.
    • The theory is broadly accepted.
  • Broaden (verb): To become or make something broader or more extensive.
    • Traveling helped to broaden her horizons.
  • Broadness (noun): The quality or state of being broad.
  • Broad-based (adjective): Involving or supported by a wide range of people or groups.
    • The campaign has broad-based support.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Wide, extensive, vast, comprehensive, general, sweeping, obvious, clear, liberal, tolerant.
  • Noun (slang): Woman, lady (note: "broad" is much more informal and can be pejorative).
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Narrow, limited, specific, detailed, subtle, intolerant.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • "It's as broad as it is long": Used to say that two choices, situations, or arguments are equal, with no real difference between them.
    • Whether we go now or later, it's as broad as it is long—we'll still hit traffic.
  • "Broad brush" / "With a broad brush": Dealing with something in a general, non-detailed way, often overlooking specifics.
    • He described the problem with a broad brush, ignoring important details.
broad

A broad river flows through the valley.

Adjective
  1. showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
    • a broad political stance
    • generous and broad sympathies
    • a liberal newspaper
    • tolerant of his opponent's opinions
  2. (of speech) heavily and noticeably regional
    • a broad southern accent
  3. very large in expanse or scope
    • a broad lawn
    • the wide plains
    • a spacious view
    • spacious skies
  4. being at a peak or culminating point
    • broad daylight
    • full summer
  5. lacking subtlety; obvious
    • gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave
  6. not detailed or specific
    • a broad rule
    • the broad outlines of the plan
    • felt an unspecific dread
  7. broad in scope or content
    • across-the-board pay increases
    • an all-embracing definition
    • blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
    • an invention with broad applications
    • a panoptic study of Soviet nationality- T.G.Winner
    • granted him wide powers
  8. having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
    • wide roads
    • a wide necktie
    • wide margins
    • three feet wide
    • a river two miles broad
    • broad shoulders
    • a broad river
Noun
  1. slang term for a woman
    • a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch

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