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broadly

Pronunciation: [ˈbrɔːdli]

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Learn how to use broadly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce broadly

Pronunciation: [ˈbrɔːdli]

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