broadly
Pronunciation: [ˈbrɔːdli]
Word
Context: “similarity”
(adverb) when something is true in a general way or for a large group of things. It's like saying most things or a lot of things share something in common, even if there are some differences.
Example
Broadly speaking, all the animals in the zoo are mammals.
Example
Not all of the facts are broadly accepted; some people disagree with them.
Example
How do you think the rules apply broadly to different situations?
Context: “education”
(adverb) when you are looking at a big idea or topic without focusing on the little details. It's like zooming out to see the bigger picture.
Example
The teacher explained broadly how history affects our lives today.
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The student did not understand the concept broadly and was confused by the details.
Example
Can you explain the topic broadly without getting into every detail?
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