Ingles

broad

gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2 Ingles
~ 1500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective A2 property
1

Wide from side to side

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

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is broad
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Mga kasingkahulugan
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Mga kasalungat
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Mga kolokasyon
broad shoulders |broad street |broad river |broad smile |broad range
Mga tema
measurement |description |geography |core_vocabulary |space
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Mga kasingkahulugan
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Mga kasalungat
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Mga kolokasyon
broad range |broad spectrum |broad knowledge |broad experience
Mga tema
education |description |work |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: a broad [smile/accent/hint]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Mga kasingkahulugan
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Mga kasalungat
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Mga kolokasyon
broad accent |broad smile |broad hint
Mga tema
communication |description |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She has a broad smile.
  • He gave me a broad wink.
  • I heard her broad accent.
  • He made a broad hint about dinner.
Pangngalan informal B2 entity
4

Woman (informal, dated slang)

An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.

Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Mga kasingkahulugan
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Mga kolokasyon
tough broad |classy broad
Mga tema
people |slang |relationships |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She is a smart broad.
  • He met a nice broad at the party.
  • That broad is very funny.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Mga pantig at diin
broad (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: broad
  • Comparative: broader
  • Superlative: broadest
Noun
  • Base: broad
  • Plural: broads
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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