broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Angol
~ 1500
széles, széles körű, átfogó, feltűnő, erős, bige, nőszemély
A2
1
széles
A2
Használati minta:
[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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Jelentés
Wide from side to side
Szókapcsolatok
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Szinonimák
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Antonimák
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Témák
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definíció
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.
B1
2
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Jelentés
Covering many things or areas
Szókapcsolatok
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Szinonimák
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Antonimák
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Témák
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Jelentés
Clear and easy to notice
Szókapcsolatok
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Szinonimák
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Antonimák
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Témák
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
Easy to see or understand; not hidden.
Very clear and noticeable; obvious to most people.
FŐNÉV
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Jelentés
Woman (informal, dated slang)
Szókapcsolatok
tough broad
|classy broad
Szinonimák
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Témák
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Definíció
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
A woman; informal and sometimes considered dated or offensive slang.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
broad (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.