Broadly: meaning, definitions and examples

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broadly

 

[ หˆbrษ”หdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in general terms

In a general way, without considering specific details or exceptions.

Synonyms

generally, loosely, vaguely

Examples of usage

  • The policy was broadly welcomed by the public.
  • She spoke broadly about the challenges ahead.
Context #2 | Adverb

widely

Over a wide range; extensively.

Synonyms

broadly speaking, extensively, widely

Examples of usage

  • The information is broadly available online.
  • Her work is broadly recognized in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "broadly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amplamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weitgehend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara luas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธั€ะพะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szeroko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท largement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ampliamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geniลŸ รงapta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ู†ุทุงู‚ ูˆุงุณุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกiroce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกiroko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฟๆณ›ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกiroko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญรฐtรฆkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃั–ะฝะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geniลŸ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ampliamente

Etymology

The word 'broadly' comes from the adjective 'broad' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century, evolving to its current adverbial form to indicate a wide or general scope in various contexts.

See also: broad, broadband, broadcast, broadcaster, broaden, broadened, broadening.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,443 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.