broad
/brɔd/
noun
- A wide part of something.
- The broad of the leaf helps the plant capture sunlight.
- The broad of the blade was decorated with intricate engravings.
- He measured the broad of the plank before cutting it.
adjective
- Wide in extent from side to side; having great width.
- The river was too broad to swim across safely.
- She wore a hat with a broad brim to shield her face from the sun.
- The broad highway stretched for miles across the flat plains.
- Including a wide range of things; general or comprehensive.
- The course offers a broad overview of world history.
- The term 'animal' has a very broad meaning that includes insects and mammals.
- He has a broad knowledge of music, from classical to jazz.
- Strongly noticeable; obvious or clear.
- There was a broad difference between the two candidates' plans.
- The actor's broad accent made his character seem more authentic.
- She gave him a broad hint that she wanted a birthday party.
- Tolerant and liberal in outlook; not narrow-minded.
- A broad-minded person accepts that others may have different beliefs.
- Her broad views on education allowed for many different teaching methods.
- The community is known for its broad and inclusive attitude.
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