broadly

In general, though there may be small differences or exceptions.

• We broadly agree on the plan.
• Broadly speaking, the new system works well.
• The two reports reached broadly similar conclusions.

Similar words: generally, on the whole

Common phrases: broadly speaking, broadly similar, broadly agree

Across a large area or among many people.

• The seeds were scattered broadly.
• The information was shared broadly across the region.
• These birds are broadly distributed throughout the country.

Similar words: widely, extensively

Opposites: narrowly

Common phrases: broadly distributed, broadly shared, spread broadly