English · Adjectives

broader

/ˈbrɔːdər/

[/ˈbrɔːdər/]

comparative of broad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'broad'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more broad than the other.

Example

This river is broader than that one.

This river is broader than that one.

Etymology

From 'broad' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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