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breadth
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- pronunciation:
- bredth
[or]
breth
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width.
They measured the length and breadth of the playing field to make sure it was correct.- similar words:
- extent
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| definition 2: |
extent or size.
We were impressed with the breadth of his knowledge on the subject.- similar words:
- dimension, size
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| related words: |
degree, depth, dimension, proportion |
adjective + (n.)breadth
amazing,
astonishing,
emotional,
encouraging,
entire,
extraordinary,
full,
increasing,
intellectual,
musical,
potential,
remarkable,
renowned,
sheer,
stunning,
sufficient,
tremendous,
unequal,
unusual,
vast,
wide
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verb + (n.)breadth
admire,
appreciate,
benefit,
cover,
demonstrate,
display,
emphasize,
encompass,
expand,
extend,
illustrate,
impress,
lack,
market,
match,
measure,
occupy,
possess,
recover,
reflect,
stress,
stretch,
travel
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(n.)breadth
+ verb
assess, exceed, vary
noun + (n.)breadth
almanac, awareness, balance, diet, foot, frequency, hair, height, length, pace, projection, relevance, strength, substance, understanding, width
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The word breadth
contains the following part:
-th2
Old English
noun-forming suffix
that means the act or state of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -th2 attaches to English adjectives to form nouns (e.g., "warmth
" from "warm" and "depth
" from "deep"), and to English verb roots to form nouns (e.g., "birth
" from "bear" and "stealth" from "steal").
Example words:
birth, death, truth, filth, wealth, warmth, width, length, depth, breadth, health
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