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Meaning of broad
noun
- A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.
- A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
- A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.
adjective
- Wide in extent or scope. Example: the broad expanse of ocean
- Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
- Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
- Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.
- Plain; evident. Example: a broad hint
noun
- A prostitute, a woman of loose morals.
- (sometimes obsolete) A woman or girl. Example: Who was that broad I saw you with?
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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