Synonyms for

Broader

Verb / ˈbrɔ:dɜ: / Another word for broader — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having greater extent from side to side; wider

Synonyms & similar words

blanket full wide narrow broad acrosstheboard panoptic spacious unspecific unsubtle allencompassing allinclusive largeminded liberal encompassing extensive allembracing tolerant wider larger

Synonyms by register

Formal

more extensive wider larger in scope more comprehensive

Informal

bigger picture more general less specific

Literary

ampler more capacious

Antonyms

narrower limited restricted specific confined focused

Common collocations

  • broader perspective
  • broader understanding
  • broader range
  • broader context
  • broader implications
  • broader appeal
  • broader sense
  • broader definition

Word family

noun breadth
adverb broadly

Usage note

Broader is the comparative form of the adjective 'broad'. It is often used to discuss scope, understanding, or perspective.

Example sentences

  1. The river became broader as it flowed toward the sea.
  2. The bridge was built to make the road broader.
  3. I need a broader perspective on this issue before I can make a decision.
  4. The company needs to have a broader customer base to survive.
  5. The teacher provided a broader explanation of the topic for the students.

Quotes

  • The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. - Loris Malaguzzi
  • The broader one's understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have. - Steve Jobs
  • The broader the distribution of information, the broader the participation in a society. - Vint Cerf

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