broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1500
széles, széles körű, átfogó, feltűnő, erős, bige, nőszemély
A2
1
széles
A2
Vzorec užití:
[something] is broad
The river was broad and calm.
She has broad shoulders from years of swimming.
A broad avenue leads to the central square.
His broad smile lit up the room.
We walked along the broad beach at sunset.
Učební příklady
The road is broad.
He has broad shoulders.
This river is very broad.
We walked on a broad street.
The park has a broad field.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Význam
Wide from side to side
Kolokace
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Synonyma
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Antonyma
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Témata
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definice
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
The course offers a broad overview of modern history.
A kurzus átfogó áttekintést nyújt a modern történelemről.
She has a broad knowledge of literature.
Széles körű irodalmi ismeretekkel rendelkezik.
The policy covers a broad spectrum of issues.
We discussed the topic in broad terms.
The museum has a broad collection of art.
Učební příklady
He has a broad knowledge of music.
Széles körű zenei ismeretei vannak.
The shop sells a broad range of clothes.
Az üzlet széles ruhaválasztékot kínál.
We had a broad discussion about work.
This book gives a broad view of history.
They have a broad choice of food.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Význam
Covering many things or areas
Kolokace
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Synonyma
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Antonyma
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Témata
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Including many things; not limited or detailed.
Including or relating to many different things or a wide area of knowledge, activity, or interest.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
a broad [smile/accent/hint]
He gave her a broad wink across the table.
Az asztal túloldaláról feltűnően rákacsintott.
Her broad accent revealed where she was from.
Erős tájszólása elárulta, honnan való.
They dropped a broad hint about wanting an invitation.
His broad smile suggested he was very pleased.
Učební příklady
She has a broad smile.
Széles mosolya van.
He gave me a broad wink.
Feltűnően rám kacsintott.
I heard her broad accent.
He made a broad hint about dinner.
Častá chyba:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Význam
Clear and easy to notice
Kolokace
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Synonyma
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Antonyma
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Témata
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Easy to see or understand; not hidden.
Very clear and noticeable; obvious to most people.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
4
He's dating a tough old broad from the Bronx.
Egy kemény, öreg bronxi bigével jár.
The movie features a wisecracking broad who runs the diner.
A filmben egy éles nyelvű bige szerepel, aki az étkezdét vezeti.
Some people find the term 'broad' offensive when used for women.
Učební příklady
She is a smart broad.
Okos bige.
He met a nice broad at the party.
Egy kedves bigével találkozott a buliban.
That broad is very funny.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Význam
Woman (informal, dated slang)
Kolokace
tough broad
|classy broad
Synonyma
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Témata
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Definice
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
A woman; informal and sometimes considered dated or offensive slang.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
broad (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a broad church
1/ə bɹˈɔd t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Group with varied beliefs or members
A group that has many different kinds of people or ideas in it.
Příklady
- The party is a broad church, welcoming members with different views.
- Our club is a broad church with all sorts of personalities.
broad strokes
1/bɹˈɔd stɹˈoʊks/
fixed phrase
General terms without details
Speaking in a general way without small details.
Příklady
- In broad strokes, the plan is to expand overseas next year.
- She explained the project in broad strokes before going into specifics.
in broad daylight
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
During the day, openly visible
When it is light outside and easy to see everything.
Příklady
- The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
- They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
- She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.