Broad and Capacious

Broad

Broad adjective - Having considerable extent.
Usage example: her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows

Capacious is a synonym for broad in range topic. In some cases you can use "Capacious" instead an adjective "Broad", when it comes to topics like large, extensive, wide physically.

Capacious

Capacious adjective - More than adequate or average in capacity.
Usage example: that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for families

Broad is a synonym for capacious in range topic. You can use "Broad" instead an adjective "Capacious", if it concerns topics such as ample, extensive, spacious.

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