broadly
adverb
Simple meaning
Widely and openly.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
brawdleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɹɔdli
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Definition
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adverb
Broadly speaking; in a wide manner; liberally; in a loose sense.
Widely and openly.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Broadly speaking; in a wide manner; liberally; in a loose sense.
Used this way, broadly is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
In a loose manner.
Speaking in broad terms.
Popularly or widely.
Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other.
Compound terms
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Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
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Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.
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Sense: broadly speaking
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