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comparative of broad.

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wide physically adj.
extensive adj.
full, obvious adj.
liberal-minded adj.
vulgar adj.

ADJECTIVE

wide physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep expansive extensive full generous immense large vast

STRONG

roomy splay squat thick

WEAK

ample capacious extended latitudinous outspread outstretched spacious voluminous widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

limited little miniature narrow quiet small tiny

STRONG

thin

WEAK

close-minded empty restricted small-minded

ADJECTIVE

extensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensive expansive far-reaching sweeping universal wide wide-ranging

STRONG

general

WEAK

all-embracing all-inclusive copious encyclopedic extended far-flung inclusive nonspecific scopic ubiquitous undetailed unlimited widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclusive narrow particular

WEAK

close-minded empty restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

full, obvious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear explicit straightforward

STRONG

open plain

WEAK

apparent undisguised unequivocal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous obscure vague

STRONG

unclear

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

liberal-minded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

radical wide

STRONG

open progressive

WEAK

advanced cultivated experienced open-minded permissive tolerant unbiased

Antonyms

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

vulgar

Synonyms

STRONG

blue gross purple

WEAK

coarse dirty improper indecent indelicate low-minded off-color racy risqué salty saucy smutty spicy suggestive unrefined unrestrained wicked

Antonyms

STRONG

clean

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

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broader

The broader genetic analysis finally clarified the coral's evolutionary position.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

That’s why we’re cautiously hopeful that after the midterms, Congress will seize the opportunity to make prior authorization and broader insurance marketplace reforms a priority.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Scholars have long seen the broader significance of the economic race between China and India.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“The Department recognizes the concerns expressed by the student’s family, classmates, and the broader community and remains committed to conducting a thorough, objective, and impartial investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Enoch grew taller and broader with each season.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson