broadcast
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbrɔːdkæst//
KK: /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/
adjective
Definition
Related to communication through television or radio, often involving the distribution of information to a large audience.
Example
The broadcast news covered the latest events happening around the world.
Conversation
Did you catch the latest news on that broadcast show last night?
Yeah, I loved how they covered the event!
I think it's great how broadcast journalism keeps us informed.
Absolutely! It makes such a difference in our understanding of current events.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
widespread
dispersed
scattered
Antonyms
limited
localized
restricted
intransitive verb
Definition
To send out a signal or program through radio or television so that it can be received by the public.
Example
The radio station will broadcast live from the concert tonight.
Tense Forms
Past: broadcast
Past Participle: broadcast
Conversation
Did you hear that the local station will broadcast the concert live?
No way! That sounds exciting!
Yeah, it starts at 7 PM, so we should tune in.
noun
Definition
A program that is transmitted on radio or television for people to watch or listen to.
Example
I enjoyed the live broadcast of the concert last night.
Conversation
Did you catch the latest news broadcast this morning?
Yeah, I saw it! They covered some big stories.
I thought the weather segment in the broadcast was really useful.
transitive verb
Definition
To send out information or programs to a large audience, often through radio or television.
Example
The station will broadcast the concert live this evening.
Tense Forms
Past: broadcast
Past Participle: broadcast
Conversation
Did you hear that the radio station is going to broadcast live from the festival this weekend?
No way! That sounds exciting!
Yeah, I can’t wait to see how they broadcast all the performances.
Root Explanation
Broadcast → It is formed from "broad" (from Old English "brād", meaning wide) and "cast" (from Old English "castan", meaning to throw). The word "broadcast" originally referred to the act of throwing seeds widely over a field, and now it means to transmit information widely, especially via radio or television.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wide' ('broad') and 'throwing' ('cast') to remember that 'broadcast' means to spread information widely.
Visually Confused Words
rebroadcast
unbroadcasted