broadly
|broad/ly|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdli/
(broad)
wide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadly' originates from the Old English word 'brād,' where 'brād' meant 'wide or broad.'
Historical Evolution
'brād' transformed into the Middle English word 'brode,' and eventually became the modern English word 'broadly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wide or broad,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a general or wide-ranging manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a general or wide-ranging manner.
The policy was broadly accepted by the community.
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Adverb 2
without regard to specific details.
Broadly speaking, the project was a success.
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