broadly

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈbɹɔd.li/ UK /ˈbɹɔːd.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #39482

Meanings

1

adv
In a general way, without going into the details

Broadly speaking, the two countries share the same goals.
2

adv
With your mouth open wide, showing a big smile

She smiled broadly when she saw her old friend.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a general way, without... generally

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Phrases (1)

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broadly similar
alike in the main features despite some differences in detail

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From broad + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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