Broad
Adjective
UK
/brɔːd/
US
/brɔd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Wide, or covering a large area or range.
Example
"The street is broad."
"We took a broad view of the problem before deciding on a solution."
"The artist painted with broad strokes to create a simple but powerful image."
Explanation
Broad means wide from side to side, like a road or river that is very wide. It can also mean something general or covering many things, not detailed or specific. For example, a broad idea includes many parts or possibilities. So, broad can describe physical width or the wide range of something, like knowledge or views.