Broadly speaking and Narrowly

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Broadly speaking adverb - Without regard to specific details or exceptions.

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Narrowly is an antonym for broadly speaking.

Narrowly adverb - In a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions.

Usage example: he interprets the law narrowly

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Broadly speaking is an antonym for narrowly.

Nearby Words: narrow, narrowness

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