noun Download 🔗Share A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk. Examples : "The children played near the broad, enjoying the calm water. " geography environment nature place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders. Examples : "The machinist used the broad to smooth the inside of the engine cylinder. " technical machine utensil work essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656. Examples : "My grandfather collected old British coins, and one of his prized possessions was a broad. " history value royal finance economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Wide in extent or scope. Examples : "the broad expanse of ocean" area aspect range essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained. Examples : "My uncle has a broad understanding of history, covering everything from ancient civilizations to modern events. " quality aspect being nature attitude degree essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share (writing) Unsubtle; obvious. Examples : "The teacher's instructions were broad; everyone understood exactly what to do. " writing language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A prostitute, a woman of loose morals. Examples : "The rumors about Maria were that she was a broad, and that's why she was ostracized by the community. " person moral sex essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (sometimes obsolete) A woman or girl. Examples : "Who was that broad I saw you with?" person human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading