Broad and Rough

Broad

Broad adjective - Having a greater than usual measure across.

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Rough and broad are semantically related. in general topic. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Broad".

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Broad and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Broad" instead an adjective "Rough".

little	little broad	little rough
drunk	drunk broad	drunk rough

His Rough Riders typically came in two broad categories: ranchers and cattle-punchers from out west and Ivy Leaguers from back East.

Source: Cultured Warrior
Philadelphia Flyers - The Broad Street Bullies, referring to the team in the 1970's who were known for their rough and physical play.

Source: Fan Nickname / Sports
Generally speaking, nations best deal with shared negative experiences like war and imperialism when they treat the whole thing fairly impersonally, reach broad agreements on the rough facts of the matter without trying to demonize anyone, and do their best to move on.

Source: Useful Notes / Second Sino-Japanese War

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