Word
broader
Phoneticsbroad·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹɔdɝ/
UK/bɹˈɔːdɐ/
Definition
adj. wider or including more things. You use it to talk about a larger area or a more general topic.
adj. comparative form of broad; describing a greater physical width or a more extensive range of subjects and ideas.
Examples
“We need to look at the broader picture.”
“The new law aims to provide broader access to healthcare for families living in rural areas.”
“While the initial study focused on local schools, the subsequent report adopted a broader perspective by examining educational outcomes across the entire continent.”
Examples
simple
“We need to look at the broader picture.”
contextual
“The new law aims to provide broader access to healthcare for families living in rural areas.”
complex
“While the initial study focused on local schools, the subsequent report adopted a broader perspective by examining educational outcomes across the entire continent.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “broader” in context.
Usage
The comparative form of 'broad'. Often used in the phrase 'the broader context' or 'the broader community'.
Pitfall
more broader
broader
Broader is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a redundant double comparative.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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