broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Engels
~ 1500
széles, széles körű, átfogó, feltűnő, erős, bige, nőszemély
A2
1
széles
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Betekenis
Wide from side to side
Woordcombinaties
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Synoniemen
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Antoniemen
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Thema's
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definitie
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Betekenis
Covering many things or areas
Woordcombinaties
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Synoniemen
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Antoniemen
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Thema's
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Betekenis
Clear and easy to notice
Woordcombinaties
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Synoniemen
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Antoniemen
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Thema's
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Easy to see or understand; not hidden.
Very clear and noticeable; obvious to most people.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Betekenis
Woman (informal, dated slang)
Woordcombinaties
tough broad
|classy broad
Synoniemen
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Thema's
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Definitie
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
A woman; informal and sometimes considered dated or offensive slang.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
broad (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.