breadth
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
The distance from one side of something to the other, or the range and variety of something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Don't confuse with "breath" (air taken into the lungs), a different word with a similar spelling.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The course impressed students with the _____ of topics it covered."
Answer: breadth
In your own words, what does "breadth" mean?
The distance from one side of something to the other, or the range and variety of something.
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