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- [brawd]
- /brɔd/
- /brɔːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brawd]
- /brɔd/
Definitions of broader word
- adjective broader of great breadth: The river was too broad to swim across. 1
- adjective broader measured from side to side: The desk was three feet broad. 1
- adjective broader of great extent; large: the broad expanse of ocean. 1
- adjective broader widely diffused; open; full: We awoke to broad daylight. 1
- adjective broader not limited or narrow; of extensive range or scope: A modern doctor must have a broad knowledge of medicine. 1
- adjective broader liberal; tolerant: A broad interpretation of the law tempers justice with mercy. 1
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Origin of broader
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English bro(o)d, Old English brād; cognate with Dutch breed, German breit, Old Norse breithr, Gothic braiths
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Parts of speech for Broader
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
broader popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
broader usage trend in Literature
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