Tuesday, February 27, 2018

meaning - Is there a rule which may indicate us when to use "BROAD" and when to use "WIDE"?


Could anybody tell me please if there is a rule which may indicate us when to use "BROAD" and when to use "WIDE?


1st example: I know it is correct to say "broad daylight" but is it wrong to say "wide daylight"?


2nd example: "world wide" is correct, but what about, "world broad"?


3rd example: "Wide-awake" is correct, but could "broad-awake" be also correct?



Dictionaries are unable to explain this or if there is a rule. Can you help please?




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