How to Use "Broad" with Example Sentences

broad (adj): wide; general

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Used with adverbs:

"His area of study is extremely broad."
(extremely, fairly, very)

"The discussion topics were quite broad."
(quite, too)

"This road isn't broad enough."
(enough)

Used with nouns:

"This product has broad appeal."
(appeal)

"The meeting will cover a broad area of topics."
(area, range, scope, spectrum)

"She likes men with broad backs."
(backs, chests, shoulders)

"This is a very broad river."
(river, stream, valley, road, street, sidewalk, staircase, stairway, stairwell)

"There was a broad variety of food at the reception."
(variety, selection)