broad
Translation
wide, extensive, general, obvious
Examples
The river is very broad at this point.
The river is very broad at this point.
She has a broad knowledge of history.
She has a broad knowledge of history.
He gave a broad smile.
He gave a broad smile.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) wide The river is very broad.
((adjective)) extensive or general She has a broad knowledge of history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wide, extensive, spacious; Antonyms: narrow, limited
Etymology
From Old English 'brād'. Related to German 'breit' (wide).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Broadway' in New York, which is literally a 'broad way' or wide street. This applies to physical width and abstract scope.