Broadly Meaning in English
word · lemma: broad
ˈbɹɔdɫi
BRAWD-lee
bɹˈɔːdli
BRAWD-lee
Definition
'Broadly' means generally, not limited to details; it can also mean widely or extensively.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common with 'speaking' ('broadly speaking'), to summarize or generalize. Also modifies verbs ('broadly accepted') and adjectives ('broadly similar'). Not used for precise details.
Spanish: en términos generales - ampliamentePortuguese (BR): de modo geral - amplamentePortuguese (PT): de forma geral - amplamenteChinese (Simplified): 大体上 - 广泛地Chinese (Traditional): 大致上 - 廣泛地Hindi: कुल मिलाकर - व्यापक रूप सेArabic: بشكل عام - على نطاق واسعBengali: মোটামুটি - ব্যাপকভাবেRussian: в целом - в широком смыслеJapanese: 大まかに - 広くVietnamese: nói chung - một cách rộng rãiKorean: 전반적으로 - 대체로Turkish: genel olarak - geniş anlamdaUrdu: عمومی طور پر - وسیع پیمانے پرIndonesian: secara umum - secara luas
Example Sentences
Broadly speaking, most people like music.
basic
The plan was broadly accepted by the team.
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Cats and dogs are broadly similar pets.
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To put it broadly, our company is growing fast.
natural
His opinion was broadly in line with ours.
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Broadly, the movie was a success despite some flaws.
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