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BROAD Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word broad. (opposite meanings)
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narrow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

confined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not invading healthy tissue

• not free to move about

adjective satellite

• being in captivity

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

restricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adjective satellite

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

tight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• closely constrained or constricted or constricting

• of such close construction as to be impermeable

adverb

• firmly or closely

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• pulled or drawn tight

• set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

• pressed tightly together

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

• affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

• of textiles

• securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• very drunk

• exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

• demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

• packed closely together

all-encompassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

skinny
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling skin

noun

• confidential information about a topic or person

adjective satellite

• being very thin

• fitting snugly

• giving or spending with reluctance

slender
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of delicate or slender build

• very narrow

• having little width in proportion to the length or height

• small in quantity

thin
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section

• lacking excess flesh

• relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous

• (of sound) lacking resonance or volume

adverb

• without viscosity

adjective satellite

• very narrow

• not dense

• lacking spirit or sincere effort

• lacking substance or significance

verb

• lose thickness; become thin or thinner

• make thin or thinner

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

Alternatives for NARROW

Alternatives for CONFINED

Alternatives for LIMITED

Alternatives for RESTRICTED

Alternatives for TIGHT

Alternatives for ALL-ENCOMPASSING

Alternatives for SKINNY

Alternatives for SLENDER

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