Broadly: meaning, definitions and examples

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broadly

[ ˈbrɔːdli ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 amplamente

🇮🇳 व्यापक रूप से

🇩🇪 weitgehend

🇮🇩 secara luas

🇺🇦 широко

🇵🇱 szeroko

🇯🇵 広く

🇫🇷 largement

🇪🇸 ampliamente

🇹🇷 geniş çapta

🇰🇷 널리

🇸🇦 على نطاق واسع

🇨🇿 široce

🇸🇰 široko

🇨🇳 广泛地

🇸🇮 široko

🇮🇸 víðtækt

🇰🇿 кеңінен

🇬🇪 ფართოდ

🇦🇿 geniş şəkildə

🇲🇽 ampliamente

Word origin

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.