broad: значение и определения

Wide in extent from side to side: a broad river; broad shoulders.

Large in expanse; spacious: a broad lawn.

Having a certain width from side to side: A sidewalk three feet broad.

Full; open: broad daylight.

Covering a wide scope; general: a broad rule.

Liberal; tolerant: had broad views regarding social services. See Synonyms at broad-minded.

Relating to or covering the main facts or the essential points.

Plain and clear; obvious: gave us a broad hint to leave.

Obsolete Outspoken.

Vulgar; ribald: a broad joke.

Strikingly regional or dialectal: a broad Southern accent.

Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue placed low and flat and with the oral cavity wide open, like the a in father.

A wide flat part, as of one's hand.

Often Offensive Slang A woman or girl.

Fully; completely.