phrase (sentence adverb) · academic
Broadly speaking, + clause
Used to make a general statement that ignores finer details.
Examples
“Broadly speaking, urban areas offer more job opportunities.”
“Broadly speaking, technology has changed how people communicate.”
“Broadly speaking, students benefit from both practical and theoretical training.”
Band 8 sentence
“Broadly speaking, while there are notable exceptions, the data indicate a long-term improvement in public health.”
Collocations
- broadly speaking + clause
- broadly similar
Word family
Common mistakes
Broadly speak, most people prefer meat.→Broadly speaking, most people prefer meat.
Broadly speaking that the results are mixed.→Broadly speaking, the results are mixed.
Say it for a higher band
5Usually,→6In general,→7+Broadly speaking, + clause
Synonyms
Generally speaking,
On the whole,
Easily confused
Generally speaking,
“Generally speaking, people eat more fast food now than before.”
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