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Meaning of the word breadth in English

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breadth

US /bredθ/
UK /bredθ/
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Noun

1.

the distance from side to side of something; width

Example:
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The river's breadth made it difficult to cross.
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Measure the breadth of the fabric.
Synonym:
width span extent scope range
2.

the range or scope of something

Example:
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The course covers a wide breadth of topics.
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His knowledge has a great breadth.
Synonym:
scope range extent comprehensiveness diversity
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