# broader

/ˈbɹɔdɝ/ (US) · /bɹˈɔːdɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/broader
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

wider or including more things. You use it to talk about a larger area or a more general topic.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "more broader" but "broader" — Broader is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a redundant double comparative.

## Usage notes

- The comparative form of 'broad'. Often used in the phrase 'the broader context' or 'the broader community'.

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