Meaning & use
broadly
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In a general way, without focusing on precise details.
See it in a sentence
Broadly speaking, the two proposals aim for the same outcome.
The rules apply broadly to all employees, with a few specific exceptions.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with 'speaking' ('broadly speaking') to introduce a general statement before adding detail or exceptions.
Words with a similar meaning
generallyroughly
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Words with an opposite meaning
preciselyspecifically
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