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The road was broad enough for two cars.
What does Broad mean?
Broad means wide or general.
Dictionary definition
Wide from side to side, or general rather than detailed.
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The teacher gave a broad overview of the topic.
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A broad question may need to be narrowed before research begins.
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What does broad mean?
Broad means wide or general.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to broad?
Wide is closest because it connects to this meaning: Broad means wide or general.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to broad?
Narrow is a useful contrast because broad means: Broad means wide or general.
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WordBroad.
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MeaningBroad means wide or general.
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Synonyms
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wideLarge from side to side.
generalNot focused on small details.
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Word family
Broad word family
Base word
broad
adjective
broader
More broad.
adjective
broadest
Most broad.
adverb
broadly
In a broad way.
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Broad means wide or general.
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