Zoeken
Example
His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance.
The bridge spanned a broad river, allowing for the passage of large ships underneath.
The road widened into a broad highway as we approached the city.
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breed, uitgebreid
covering or including a wide range of topics, subjects, or people
Example
The professor 's lecture covered a broad range of historical events.
She has a broad knowledge of literature, spanning different genres and time periods.
The museum 's collection includes artworks from a broad array of cultures and time periods.
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breed, uitgebreid
extending a considerable distance from the outer edge toward the center
Example
The architect designed a house with broad hallways that extended deep into the living spaces.
They kept their important files in a broad drawer, ensuring everything was organized and easily accessible.
The broad cabinet provided ample storage space for kitchen supplies.
Example
The broad horizon over the ocean was a breathtaking sight at sunset.
The broad plains stretched out as far as the eye could see.
They hiked across the broad expanse of the desert, marveling at its vastness.
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breed, uitgebreid
impacting or involving a wide and diverse group of people
Example
The candidate was a politician with broad appeal, drawing support from across the political spectrum.
There is broad agreement among experts that climate change is a pressing issue.
She is known for her broad influence in both urban and rural areas, making her a formidable candidate.
Example
The professor gave a broad overview of the topic, leaving the detailed analysis for later lectures.
His broad statements about the project lacked the specifics needed to form a clear plan.
During the meeting, she provided a broad outline of the strategy without going into the finer points.
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duidelijk, eenvoudig
straightforward and easy to understand
Example
She gave a broad hint about her feelings, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
She gave him a broad hint about wanting a surprise party for her birthday.
The teacher 's broad instructions left no room for misinterpretation.
Example
His broad jokes were met with uncomfortable laughter at the formal dinner party.
The movie was criticized for its broad humor, which some viewers found offensive.
She was known for her broad language, which often shocked her more conservative friends.
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breed, open-minded
characterized by a willingness to accept and consider different views or ideas
Example
Her broad approach to the discussion allowed for a variety of perspectives to be heard.
The professor was known for his broad views, encouraging students to explore diverse ideologies.
They appreciated her broad attitude towards cultural differences, making her a great mediator.
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sterk accent, duidelijk accent
(of an accent) particular to a region and very noticeable, often making the speech difficult to understand
Example
His broad Scottish accent was immediately noticeable as soon as he started speaking.
She spoke with a broad Southern drawl that charmed everyone she met.
The actor had to learn to mimic a broad Australian accent for his role in the movie.
Informal
OffensiveExample
The movie featured a tough-talking broad who could hold her own in any situation.
He described her as a broad with a heart of gold, always ready to help those in need.
She was a real broad, unafraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself.
broad
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volledig wakker, helemaal wakker
in a complete or full manner, often used to emphasize a state or condition
Example
She was broad awake after the loud noise startled her.
The dog was broad alert, sensing an intruder nearby.
He lay broad awake, unable to fall asleep despite his exhaustion.
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