B1
broad vs wide
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| broadadjective/brɑːd/ | Meaning wide from one side to the other; also including many different things or people | Goes with broad range | Example He has broad shoulders from years of swimming in the sea. |
| wideadjective/waɪd/ | Meaning large from one side to the other | Goes with — | Example The road is wide enough for two buses to pass. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The tall man with shoulders turned out to be her brother.