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The rule applies broadly.
What does Broadly mean?
Broadly means generally or in a wide way.
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In a wide, general, or not very detailed way.
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The report broadly explains the main problem.
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The speaker described the topic broadly before focusing on one example.
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What does broadly mean?
Broadly means generally or in a wide way.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to broadly?
Generally is closest because it connects to this meaning: Broadly means generally or in a wide way.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to broadly?
Narrowly is a useful contrast because broadly means: Broadly means generally or in a wide way.
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WordBroadly.
Partadverb.
MeaningBroadly means generally or in a wide way.
ExampleExample: The rule applies broadly.
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- brawd · lee
- Strongest beat
- brawd
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on brawd.
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narrowlyIn a limited or exact way.
specificallyWith exact details.
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