broadly
Americanadverb
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across a wide area.
Seismologists say the earthquake was broadly felt because the hard granite in the area of the epicenter strongly conducts ground motion.
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to a great extent; widely.
Which of these principles and values do you think are the most broadly shared by your neighbors?
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to a similar extent; generally.
Production is expected to be broadly in line with last year’s, setting us up for another record harvest.
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in a widely diffused or bright manner.
The curtains opened, revealing several characters milling about on a broadly lit stage.
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in a way that is not limited, narrow, or overly specific.
Network-connected computers are broadly categorized as either servers or workstations.
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in a plain, clear, or bold manner.
She knew immediately that the broadly scrawled handwriting on the note was her brother’s.
Most of the people in these photographs are grinning broadly and looking directly into the camera.
Etymology
Origin of broadly
Example Sentences
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More broadly, Tarlowe believes the Sam’s Club move could trigger higher fee levels across the category, and supports long‑term revenue and profit assumptions for membership-based warehouse retailers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Topics in these sections include how the news affects personal health, fitness, finance, technology, careers and more broadly, travel, fashion, food, design, real estate, big ideas and the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Fed officials are broadly united in believing AI will support growth and that the Middle East war hasn’t yet derailed their outlook.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
In the absence of a fresh census, it has relied on sample surveys - from consumption expenditure to labour force data - with the statistics ministry working to keep them broadly representative.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Quentin grinned broadly and suddenly started to rattle on like I was his best friend.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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