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Meaning of 'broadcast' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Broadcast [ a.]
- Cast or dispersed in all directions, as seed from the hand in sowing; widely diffused.
- Scattering in all directions (as a method of sowing); -- opposed to planting in hills, or rows.
2 . Broadcast [ adv.]
- So as to scatter or be scattered in all directions; so as to spread widely, as seed from the hand in sowing, or news from the press.
3 . Broadcast [ n.]
- A casting or throwing seed in all directions, as from the hand in sowing.

Meaning of 'broadcast' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . broadcast [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a radio or television show
Example in sentence:
  • did you see his program last night?
2 . broadcast [ v]
Meaning (2):
- sow over a wide area, especially by hand
Example in sentence:
  • broadcast seeds
Meaning (3):
- cause to become widely known
Example in sentence:
  • broadcast the news;
  • circulate a rumor;
  • spread information
Meaning (4):
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Example in sentence:
  • We cannot air this X-rated song

Nearby Words:

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