broad

From Middle English 'brode', from Old English 'brād'.

ADJ (1)

[/brɔːd/^en-US]

wide general / large general / expansive formal

Synonyms wide general , large general , expansive formal

Antonyms narrow , tight

Having a wide or vast extent; not narrow in width or scope. The term can also imply openness or inclusiveness.

The river is very broad here — この川はここがとても広いです。
She has a broad range of experiences in her field — 彼女は自分の分野で幅広い経験を持っています。

register: formal

NOUN (1)

[/brɔːd/^en-US]

expanse general / range general / concept sentence untranslatable (The noun 'broad' as a standalone term can imply a variety of dimensions or aspects which do not neatly translate into a single word.)

Synonyms expanse general , range general

Antonyms limit

A term that refers to a wide area or scope, often implying a large or extensive range of something. The standalone use can express dimensions or aspects that may not have a direct equivalent in terms of a single translation due to cultural context.

irregular note only if irregular

plural
broads

The broad of the horizon was mesmerizing — 地平線の広がりは魅了されるものでした。
We need to consider the broad of the issue before making a decision — 決定を下す前に問題の広がりを考慮する必要があります。