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
Fundamentals remain broadly intact for Asian tech-hardware companies leveraged to the AI capex theme, as well as select stocks in South Korea, China and India.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The deal, which Trump praised, would have applied only to the religious groups involved in the case but was seen as a signal for how the Internal Revenue Service would enforce the law broadly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
“Here we go,” he smiled broadly, and added the card to one of the rows.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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