Broadly: meaning, definitions and examples

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broadly

 

[ ˈbrɔːdli ]

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:

🇵🇹 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.

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