Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Broad”
Wide or covering a large area; not narrow.
Word Family of Broad
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The river was very broad at this point in the valley. A2
- She has a broad knowledge of history and literature. B1
- The policy applies to a broad range of people. B1
Word Form Patterns for Broad
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: broad → broadly.
Origin and Word Formation of Broad
Old English 'brad' meaning broad, from Germanic root meaning to spread.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Broad
Wrong: She has very broad in her thinking.
Correct: She is broad-minded in her thinking.
Adjective 'broad' alone cannot follow 'is'; use 'broad-minded' or 'broad in scope'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Broad
What are the word forms of “broad”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “broad”?
“broad” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “broad” come from?
Old English 'brad' meaning broad, from Germanic root meaning to spread.