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broadly

/ˈbɹoːdlɪj/adverb2 syllables

Broadly means: without regard to specific details or exceptions.

Synonyms for broadly3

adverb, as in without regard to specific details or exceptions

loosely, broadly speaking, generally

Opposites of broadly

narrowly

What does broadly mean?2

adverb

1

without regard to specific details or exceptions“he interprets the law broadly”

2

in a wide fashion“he smiled broadly”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Broadly in a sentence

  • Broadly speaking, dogs are more faithful than cats.shekitten
  • The temperatures we had all week were broadly similar.sundown
  • He grinned broadly when he received the unexpected gift.kleberlucas
  • His father smiled broadly when he heard his son’s cheerful laughter nearby.Nuel
  • Broadly construed, it's, uh, slightly useful.gleki
  • Broadly speaking, the project was successful.ceviri_atolyesi

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