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broad

The correct spelling is broad.

How to pronounce broad

/bɹɑd/
noun

IPA: /bɹɑd/

Say it like: Broa-d

The correct spelling is broad. A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk. For example: "the broad expanse of ocean"

Usage Examples

the broad expanse of ocean

a broad hint

a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humour

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.
  2. 2.A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
  3. 3.A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.
  4. 4.A prostitute, a woman of loose morals.
  5. 5.(sometimes obsolete) A woman or girl.

adjective

  1. 1.Wide in extent or scope.
  2. 2.Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
  3. 3.Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
  4. 4.Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.
  5. 5.Plain; evident.

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