broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Anh
~ 1500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
Wide from side to side
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is broad
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Từ đồng nghĩa
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Từ trái nghĩa
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Chủ đề
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Từ đồng nghĩa
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Từ trái nghĩa
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Chủ đề
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a broad [smile/accent/hint]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Từ đồng nghĩa
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Từ trái nghĩa
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Chủ đề
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She has a broad smile.
- He gave me a broad wink.
- I heard her broad accent.
- He made a broad hint about dinner.
Danh từ
informal
B2
entity
4
Woman (informal, dated slang)
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Từ đồng nghĩa
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
tough broad
|classy broad
Chủ đề
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is a smart broad.
- He met a nice broad at the party.
- That broad is very funny.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
broad (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.