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- [brawd-sahyd]
- /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪd/
- /ˈbrɔːd.saɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brawd-sahyd]
- /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪd/
Definitions of broadside word
- countable noun broadside A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution. 3
- adverb broadside If a ship is broadside to something, it has its longest side facing in the direction of that thing. 3
- noun broadside the entire side of a vessel, from stem to stern and from waterline to rail 3
- noun broadside all the armament fired from one side of a warship 3
- noun broadside the simultaneous discharge of such armament 3
- noun broadside a strong or abusive verbal or written attack 3
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Origin of broadside
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; broad + side1
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Parts of speech for Broadside
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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broadside popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for broadside
noun broadside
- shower — a person or thing that shows.
- salvo — a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
- hail — to pour down on as or like hail: The plane hailed leaflets on the city.
- fusillade — a simultaneous or continuous discharge of firearms.
- bombardment — A bombardment is a strong and continuous attack of gunfire or bombing.
adv broadside
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
- alongside — If one thing is alongside another thing, the first thing is next to the second.
- aside — If you move something aside, you move it to one side of you.
- athwart — transversely; from one side to another
- indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
Antonyms for broadside
noun broadside
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- joy — a female given name.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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