Synonyms for Broad
Definition of broad
adjective
- having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river"
- broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers"
- not detailed or specific; "a broad rule"; "the broad outlines of the plan"; "felt an unspecific dread"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "broad"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like beamy, big, blanket can replace "broad" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "broad" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Broad" in song lyrics
See how broad is used in real songs:
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"I did my thang in the car that's why I skip past the broad"
2nd II None f/ AMG, DJ Quik — Up in Da Club -
"I'm in the candy coated coupe, with a yellow broad"
50/50 Twin f/ Lil' Keke — Cash Stackas -
"And all of a sudden, I want the broad"
Afroman — Freak on with You