broadly
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to say that something is true in a general way, without looking at small details.
in a general or non-specific sense; used to indicate that a statement is true in most cases or in its main aspects.
Simple“Broadly speaking, the new law has been popular with the public.”
In context“Broadly defined, the term encompasses a wide range of artistic practices that emerged during the late twentieth century.”
Usageoften used at the start of a sentence to introduce a generalisation.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that is wide, open, or very clear.
in a wide or open manner; frequently used to describe facial expressions or physical distribution.
Simple“He smiled broadly when he saw his old friend at the airport.”
In context“The candidate grinned broadly at the cameras, projecting an image of confidence despite the narrow margin of her victory.”
Usagecommonly collocates with verbs like 'smile' or 'grin'.
Usage broadly apply · broadly consistent · broadly define
“The ability to make choices at 16 about what to study is broadly welcomed.”
“Scientists broadly agree that vaccines were key to this improvement.”
From broad + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.