broadly
/ˈbrɔːdli/adverb
उच्चारण ब्रॉड्ली
मोटे तौर पर, सामान्यतः
Core word
- 1
generally, without considering details
मोटे तौर पर, सामान्यतः
- Broadly speaking, I agree with you.
- The two plans are broadly similar.
- The results were broadly in line with expectations.
+ 3 more examples
- The two reports are broadly the same.
- Broadly, students fall into two groups.
- Her views are broadly in line with mine.
Synonyms generally in general roughly on the whole largely
Opposite exactly precisely specifically
- 2
(of a smile) with your mouth wide open, showing that you are very pleased
खुलकर, चौड़ी मुस्कान के साथ
- Radhika smiled broadly when she heard the news.
- He grinned broadly as he took the trophy.
- He smiled broadly at the camera.
+ 2 more examples
- The winner grinned broadly and waved to the crowd.
- She beamed broadly when she saw her friends.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
broadly speaking
Use broadly speaking at the start or end of a sentence when you give a general view and ignore small details.
जब आप छोटे ब्योरों को छोड़कर सामान्य राय देते हैं, तब वाक्य के आरंभ या अंत में 'broadly speaking' आता है।
- Broadly speaking, the exam was easy.
- The results were good, broadly speaking.
broadly + adjective
Before an adjective it means generally or mostly.
Adjective से पहले इसका अर्थ आम तौर पर या अधिकांशतः होता है।
- The two plans are broadly similar.
- The report was broadly positive.
agree / support + broadly
It shows that agreement is on the main points only.
यह दिखाता है कि सहमति केवल मुख्य बिंदुओं पर है।
- Most members broadly agree with the proposal.
smile broadly
It also describes a smile with the mouth wide open, showing real pleasure.
यह खुले मुँह वाली मुस्कान को भी बताता है जो असली ख़ुशी दिखाती है।
- Radhika smiled broadly on seeing her result.
broadly vs widely
Broadly means in general terms; widely means over a large area or among many people.
'Broadly' का अर्थ सामान्य शब्दों में है; 'widely' का अर्थ बड़े क्षेत्र में या बहुत लोगों के बीच है।
- The idea is broadly correct and widely accepted.
+Collocations 4
broadly + adjective
similarconsistentcorrectpositivecomparable
- The two answers are broadly similar.
verb + broadly
agreedefineinterpretdescribedivide
- The syllabus can be divided broadly into three parts.
broadly + group
speakingdefinedbasedin linein agreement
- The policy is broadly in line with the old one.
smile / grin + broadly
smilegrinbeamnodlaugh
- The winner grinned broadly for the cameras.
“More examples 6
- Broadly, the course covers grammar, vocabulary and writing.
मोटे तौर पर, पाठ्यक्रम में grammar, vocabulary और writing शामिल हैं।
- The audit found that the accounts were broadly accurate.
लेखा-परीक्षा में पाया गया कि खाते मोटे तौर पर सही थे।
- Broadly speaking, rice grows in wet regions and wheat in dry ones.
मोटे तौर पर, चावल नम क्षेत्रों में और गेहूँ शुष्क क्षेत्रों में उगता है।
- The two parties broadly agree on education policy.
दोनों दल शिक्षा नीति पर मोटे तौर पर सहमत हैं।
- The teacher smiled broadly at the topper.
शिक्षक ने टॉपर को देखकर खुलकर मुस्कुराया।
- Radhika broadly knew the answer, though she forgot a few details.
राधिका को उत्तर मोटे तौर पर पता था, यद्यपि वह कुछ ब्योरे भूल गई।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Broad speaking, the plan is sound.
✓ Broadly speaking, the plan is sound.
The phrase needs the adverb broadly.
इस वाक्यांश में adverb 'broadly' चाहिए।
✗ The two reports are broad similar.
✓ The two reports are broadly similar.
An adverb must modify the adjective similar.
Adjective 'similar' को adverb विशेषित करता है।