broadly
gb/bɹˈɔdli/ us/bɹˈɔdli/
B2
영어
~ 5700
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B2
property
1
in a general way, not exactly
In a general way, not talking about small details or exact numbers.
사용 패턴：
broadly speaking, [clause]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse "broadly" with "badly" because of similar sound, but "broadly" means "in a general way" and is not negative. Another common mistake is using it where "completely" or "totally" is needed; "broadly" does not mean 100% true, only true in general.
유의어
generally (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, especially in statements about overall truth.)
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roughly (Suggests a less precise estimate and can sound a bit more informal or approximate than "broadly.")
반의어
specifically (Focuses on precise details, which is the opposite of talking in broad, general terms.)
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exactly (Emphasizes complete accuracy instead of a general or approximate description.)
연어
broadly speaking
|broadly similar
|broadly consistent
|broadly true
|broadly correct
|broadly agree
주제
communication
|thinking
|education
|core_vocabulary
예문
- Broadly, we agree on what needs to be done, even if we differ on the details.
- Broadly speaking, the policy has worked, but there are some clear problems.
- The two studies are broadly similar, although they use different methods.
- His description was only broadly accurate and missed several important points.
- Sales figures are broadly in line with what we expected.
학습자용 예문
- Broadly speaking, I like my job.
- The two plans are broadly the same.
- Her answer was broadly correct.
- Broadly, the story is true.
- Their ideas are broadly similar.
adverb
C1
property
2
widely, across many people or areas
In a way that touches or includes many people or things, not just a small group.
사용 패턴：
[something] is broadly [adjective]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use "broadly" here when they mean "internationally" or "globally". "Broadly" only means many people or areas, not necessarily around the whole world. Also, some learners overuse this sense where the more common "in general" sense (meaning 1) would be more natural.
유의어
widely (Very similar in meaning, especially when describing support or acceptance across many people or places.)
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extensively (Stresses large scale or great extent; sometimes sounds more formal or technical than "broadly.")
반의어
narrowly (Suggests that only a small group or limited area is included, which is the opposite of broad coverage.)
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locally (Focuses on a small or specific area rather than many places or a wide area.)
연어
broadly accepted
|broadly supported
|broadly shared
|broadly accessible
|broadly available
|broadly representative
주제
society
|politics
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The new law is broadly supported across the country.
- These benefits are broadly available to all full-time employees.
- The survey results are broadly representative of the wider population.
- The program aims to make higher education broadly accessible.
- Her ideas were broadly shared by other members of the team.
학습자용 예문
- The plan is broadly accepted by the staff.
- This service is broadly available in big cities.
- His music is broadly popular with young people.
- The change is broadly supported by voters.
- The group is broadly representative of society.
adverb
B2
property
3
with a wide smile
Smiling in a big way so that the mouth is very wide.
사용 패턴：
to smile broadly at [someone]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes think "broadly" here means "noisily" or "for a long time". In this sense it describes the size or width of the smile, not the sound or the time.
유의어
widely (When used with "smile" or "grin", it means almost the same thing: that the mouth is very wide.)
반의어
slightly (Describes a small or weak smile, the opposite of a big, broad one.)
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faintly (Suggests a very small or almost hidden smile, not a wide, open one.)
연어
smile broadly
|grin broadly
|beam broadly
|laugh broadly
주제
emotions
|body
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- She smiled broadly when she heard the good news.
- The children grinned broadly at the camera.
- He beamed broadly as he accepted the award.
- They laughed broadly at his ridiculous joke.
- The teacher looked at the class and smiled broadly.
학습자용 예문
- He smiled broadly when he saw his friend.
- The girl grinned broadly in the photo.
- They laughed broadly at the funny story.
- She walked into the room, smiling broadly.
- The coach smiled broadly at the team.
문법
기본형
broadly
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔdli/
US/bɹˈɔdli/
음절 및 강세
broadly （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (broadly)
활용형
Noun
- Base: broadly
- Plural: broadlies
관련 단어
표현
broadly defined
1/bɹˈɔdli dɪfˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
defined in general terms
Used to say that a word, idea, or group is explained in a general way, without very strict or narrow limits.
예문
- The term "media" is broadly defined to include television, radio, and online platforms.
- Poverty, broadly defined, includes more than just a lack of money.
broadly in line with
1/bɹˈɔdli ˈɪn lˈaɪn wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
generally matching or consistent with
Used to say that something is mostly the same as, or not very different from, something else, especially a plan, rule, or expectation.
예문
- The final budget is broadly in line with earlier estimates.
- Their proposal is broadly in line with our long-term strategy.
broadly speaking
1/bɹˈɔdli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
in general, without details
Used before a sentence to show that you are talking in a general way, not about small or exact details.
예문
- Broadly speaking, the system works well, though there are some problems.
- Broadly speaking, people are living longer than they did fifty years ago.
- Broadly speaking, I agree with your point.