broad
ADJECTIVENOUN
/brɔd/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B
broad is a valid 5-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3R1O1A1D2
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does broad mean?
ADJECTIVE · 8 SENSES
1
Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness.
“a broad political stance”
“generous and broad sympathies”
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2
Having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other.
“a river two miles broad”
“broad shoulders”
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3
Not detailed or specific.
“a broad rule”
“the broad outlines of the plan”
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4
Lacking subtlety; obvious.
“gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave”
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5
Being at a peak or culminating point.
“broad daylight”
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6
Broad in scope or content.
“an invention with broad applications”
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7
Very large in expanse or scope.
“a broad lawn”
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8
(of speech) heavily and noticeably regional.
“a broad southern accent”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
Slang term for a woman.
“a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch”
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