英語

broad

gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2 英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Wide from side to side

Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.

用法パターン: [something] is broad
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
類義語
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
対義語
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
コロケーション
broad shoulders |broad street |broad river |broad smile |broad range
テーマ
measurement |description |geography |core_vocabulary |space
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
adjective B1 property
2

Covering many things or areas

Including many things; not limited or detailed.

用法パターン: a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
類義語
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
対義語
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
コロケーション
broad range |broad spectrum |broad knowledge |broad experience
テーマ
education |description |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The course offers a broad overview of modern history.
  • She has a broad knowledge of literature.
  • The policy covers a broad spectrum of issues.
  • We discussed the topic in broad terms.
  • The museum has a broad collection of art.
学習者向け例文
  • He has a broad knowledge of music.
  • The shop sells a broad range of clothes.
  • We had a broad discussion about work.
  • This book gives a broad view of history.
  • They have a broad choice of food.
adjective B2 property
3

Clear and easy to notice

Easy to see or understand; not hidden.

用法パターン: a broad [smile/accent/hint]
よくある間違い:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
類義語
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
対義語
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
コロケーション
broad accent |broad smile |broad hint
テーマ
communication |description |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He gave her a broad wink across the table.
  • Her broad accent revealed where she was from.
  • They dropped a broad hint about wanting an invitation.
  • His broad smile suggested he was very pleased.
学習者向け例文
  • She has a broad smile.
  • He gave me a broad wink.
  • I heard her broad accent.
  • He made a broad hint about dinner.
名詞 informal B2 entity
4

Woman (informal, dated slang)

An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.

よくある間違い:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
類義語
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
コロケーション
tough broad |classy broad
テーマ
people |slang |relationships |communication
例文
  • He's dating a tough old broad from the Bronx.
  • The movie features a wisecracking broad who runs the diner.
  • Some people find the term 'broad' offensive when used for women.
学習者向け例文
  • She is a smart broad.
  • He met a nice broad at the party.
  • That broad is very funny.
文法
辞書形
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
音節・強勢
broad (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: broad
  • Comparative: broader
  • Superlative: broadest
Noun
  • Base: broad
  • Plural: broads
関連語
Forms
broads noun broader adjective broadest adjective
Core family
breadth noun B1 broaden verb B2 broadly adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
narrow adjective A2
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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