Broad and Widely

Broad

Broad adjective - Having a greater than usual measure across.

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

Widely

Widely adverb - To a great degree.
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Synonyms for Widely

Broad and widely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Broad" instead an adverb "Widely".

Nearby Word: wide

Both words in one sentence

  • The broad strokes of the evolution of the eye are now widely understood, to the point where most of it is settled science.
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  • Film / Blood Simple. It was widely criticized for its replacement of the Black Comedy from the original with broad slapstick violence.
  • Multicolored Hair Gwen's is black with broad stripes of an ambiguous color, officially teal but widely perceived as green.
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