Pronunciation

/bredθ/

Definitions

Noun

• Breadth: The width or extension from side to side; the measure of distance across something. For example: “The river’s breadth was impressive during the flood.”
• Range of topics or subjects: The variety or scope of a subject matter. For example: “The course covered a broad breadth of scientific disciplines.”

Verb

• (Informal) To have a wide range or extent; to be extensive. For example: “This novel explores a breadth of human emotions.”
• (Informal) To comprehend or understand the full extent or meaning of something. For example: “She has a breadth of knowledge about history.”

Adjective

• Wide or extensive in scope or size. For example: “The garden’s breadth was remarkable.”
• Characterized by variety or inclusiveness. For example: “A curriculum with a broad breadth of electives.”

Phrases

• “Breadth of experience” refers to a wide range of experiences.
• “Depth and breadth” is a term used to describe both depth and variety in something.
• “Breadth-first search” (computing) is a problem-solving approach.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bridge’s width was measured in its breadth.”
• Verb: “She gained a breadth of perspective after traveling to different countries.”
• Adjective: “His understanding of art had a remarkable breadth.”

Synonyms

• Width
• Extent
• Scope
• Variety
• Diversity
• Breadthwise
• Breadth-and-depth