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Broad

/bɹɑd/

A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.

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📖 Definitions of "Broad"

noun

1
A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.
2
A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
3
A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.

adjective

1
Wide in extent or scope.
"the broad expanse of ocean"
2
Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
3
Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
4
Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.

🔄 Synonyms of "Broad"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
comprehensivenoun	Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
heavynoun	(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
thicknoun	Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
panoptic	All-seeing; comprehensive, inclusive.
deepnoun	(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
fullnoun	Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
generalnoun	Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
largenoun	Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
bignoun	Of great size, large.
encompassing	broad in scope or content
all-encompassing	Including everything; universal.
tolerantnoun	Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
sweepingnoun	(uncountable) The activity of sweeping.
noticeable	Capable of being seen or noticed.
all-embracing	Having a broad scope; of universal application.
widenoun	Having a large physical extent from side to side.
spacious	Having plenty of space; roomy; capacious.
blanketnoun	A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
spreadingnoun	The act by which something is spread.
panoramicnoun	Of or pertaining to a panorama; with a wide view.
all-inclusivenoun	Providing all amenities, benefits or perquisites in a single package.
broad-minded	Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
coveringnoun	(countable) That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
beamy	Showing or emitting rays of light; beaming; radiant; shining.

↔️ Antonyms of "Broad"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
narrowverb	Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Broad"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
wide	Having a large physical extent from side to side.
spacious	Having plenty of space; roomy; capacious.
comprehensive	Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
across-the-board	wide or comprehensive in scope or applicability.
all-embracing	Having a broad scope; of universal application.
all-encompassing	Including everything; universal.
deep	(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
full	Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
stretching	Requiring a high level of effort or performance.
high	Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
large	Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
generalnoun	Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
heavy	(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
spreadingnoun	The act by which something is spread.
big	Of great size, large.
overspreading	Rampant; encroaching.
noticeable	Capable of being seen or noticed.
tolerant	Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
broad-minded	Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
clear	Transparent in colour.