Definition of Broad
Broad
Bro·ad


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Wide in extent, scope, or degree; not limited or narrow.

e.g. The broad plains stretched out as far as the eye could see.

(adjective)
relating to the main or essential points;

e.g. The summary is a broad overview of the large textbook.

(adjective)
widely applied;

e.g. The policy covered a broad range health services.

(noun)
(British) expansion of a river;

e.g. He was staring at the broads that ran throughout the city.

(noun)
(offensive slang) referring to a woman;

e.g. He called her a broad and she slapped him for the insult.



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