Meaning & use

Broadest

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Most wide in extent or scope; the superlative form of "broad."

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The Amazon has the broadest river basin in the world.

In its broadest sense, the term "art" can include almost any creative expression.

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"In the broadest sense" is a common phrase used to introduce the most general or inclusive interpretation of a word or idea.

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