Broad and Long

Broad

Broad adjective - Having a greater than usual measure across.

Long and broad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Long" instead an adjective "Broad".

Long

Long adjective - Of great extent from end to end.

Broad and long are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Broad" instead an adjective "Long".

Nearby Word: longed

Both words in one sentence

  • A pervasive culture of constant weapon wearing and willingness to kill over the littlest slight was more to blame for the scourge of dueling than how long or broad the swords were.
  • Mile-Long Ship They were several miles long, and so broad the pylons of the Babylon 5 jumpgate had to be spread wider than normal to create a jump point large enough for them.
  • Only Six Faces Edward Burne-Jones only does one face, usually from the same angle (three-quarters profile) with the same long thick neck and broad shoulders.
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