broader

Broader is the comparative form of the adjective broad. It denotes greater width, extent, or inclusiveness, and can apply to physical objects as well as abstract concepts.

In physical terms, something broader is wider or more expansive (for example, a broader road or a broader doorway). In abstract use, broader refers to greater scope or inclusivity, such as a broader knowledge base, a broader audience, or a broader perspective.

The phrase in a broader sense appears in discourse to indicate a wider interpretation. Similarly, broadly speaking is used to discuss general considerations.

Grammar notes: broader is the comparative form of broad; the superlative is broadest. The adverb form is broadly. In contemporary usage, most speakers and writers prefer "broader" over "more broad" in standard contexts.

See also: breadth; broad; widen; expansion.