"broad" meaning in English

See broad in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /brɔːd/ Audio: en-us-broad.ogg [US] Forms: broad [positive], broader [comparative], broadest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|broad|broader|broadest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is broad, the distance from one side to the other is large.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-T1ISGCj-
  2. If something is broad, it includes a lot.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-h1QHan1F
  3. Broad senses, definitions, agreements, etc. are general, not detailed.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-u85NC2eB
  4. A broad area is a large area.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-nmsgeGP4
  5. A broad accent is one that is very noticeable.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-r1gHLAE2
  6. If something happens in broad daylight, it happens during the day where many people can see it.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-adj-TKh-19gx

Noun

IPA: /brɔːd/ Audio: en-us-broad.ogg [US] Forms: broad [singular], broads [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A broad is a woman.
    Sense id: simple-broad-en-noun--WFQXXWe Categories (other): Slang
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