Broadcast

To transmit or distribute a radio or television program, To make information known to a wide audience, To scatter or sow seeds widely, To spread or distribute something widely

Broadcast - Meanings

To transmit or distribute a radio or television program

Example: The radio station broadcasts news updates every hour.

Usage: formalContext: media industry

Note: Commonly used in the context of radio and television programming.

To make information known to a wide audience

Example: The company will broadcast the launch of their new product on social media.

Usage: formalContext: business or marketing

Note: Used in contexts where information is shared widely with the public.

To scatter or sow seeds widely

Example: The farmer broadcasted the seeds across the field.

Usage: formalContext: agriculture

Note: Refers to the act of spreading seeds over a large area.

To spread or distribute something widely

Example: The virus has been broadcasted to several countries.

Usage: formalContext: medical or scientific

Note: Used to describe the wide distribution of something, such as a disease.

Broadcast's synonyms

air

To broadcast or transmit a program on television or radio.

Example: The new episode will air on television next week.

Note: Similar to 'broadcast' but more commonly used in the context of television or radio programs.

transmit

To send out signals carrying information, such as audio or video, through airwaves or cables.

Example: The station will transmit the live event to viewers around the world.

Note: Focuses more on the act of sending out signals rather than the act of making something available to a wide audience.

stream

To broadcast or transmit content in real-time over the internet.

Example: The concert will stream live on the band's official website.

Note: Specifically refers to broadcasting content online, often live or on-demand.

telecast

To broadcast a program on television.

Example: The network will telecast the awards ceremony on Sunday night.

Note: Primarily used in the context of television broadcasting.

Broadcast expressions, common phrases

On the air

This phrase refers to something being broadcasted or currently being transmitted over radio or television.

Example: The radio host is now on the air, ready to broadcast the news.

Note: The phrase 'on the air' specifically implies that the broadcast is live and actively happening at the moment.

Live on air

Similar to 'on the air,' this phrase indicates that the broadcast is happening in real-time.

Example: The concert will be live on air tonight at 8 PM.

Note: The addition of 'live' emphasizes that the broadcast is happening simultaneously with the event being broadcasted.

Airwaves

Refers to the medium through which radio waves travel to broadcast signals.

Example: The controversial statement made by the politician quickly spread across the airwaves.

Note: While 'broadcast' refers to the act of transmitting a message, 'airwaves' focuses on the medium or channel through which the broadcast is transmitted.

Go live

To start broadcasting a live event or program as it happens.

Example: The TV crew is getting ready to go live from the scene of the accident.

Note: This phrase specifically indicates the transition from pre-recorded content to a live broadcast.

Air live

Indicates that a program or event will be broadcasted in real-time across different channels.

Example: The sports event will air live on multiple channels.

Note: Similar to 'live on air,' this phrase highlights that the broadcast is happening simultaneously with the actual event.

Broadcast everyday (slang) expressions

Broadcasting

Broadcasting refers to transmitting or distributing audio or video content over the airwaves for public consumption.

Example: I'll be broadcasting the game live tonight.

Note: Broadcasting retains the general meaning of transmitting content, but is less formal than 'broadcast' and used more in casual conversation.

Airtime

Airtime refers to the amount of time allocated for a broadcast or the time slot scheduled for a program to be transmitted.

Example: We need to buy more airtime to reach a wider audience.

Note: While 'airtime' is closely related to 'broadcast' in terms of scheduling, it highlights the time aspect more prominently.

Transmission

Transmission refers to the process of sending audio or video signals over the airwaves for reception by the audience.

Example: Our transmission got interrupted due to technical difficulties.

Note: Transmission is a more technical term often used in reference to the actual process of sending signals, whereas 'broadcast' has a broader connotation.

On the waves

Refers to being available for public consumption through broadcasting channels.

Example: Catch us on the waves tomorrow evening for the latest news updates.

Note: This slang term invokes a more casual and informal feel compared to 'broadcast' but conveys a similar message.

Coverage

Coverage pertains to the range or extent of content being broadcasted or reported.

Example: Our coverage of the event will begin at 7 PM.

Note: While related to broadcasting, 'coverage' emphasizes the scope or extent of content being transmitted, rather than the act of broadcasting itself.

Beam

To beam refers to transmitting or broadcasting content over a wide area, often associated with reaching a large audience.

Example: We'll be beaming our show to audiences worldwide.

Note: While related to broadcasting, 'beam' conveys a sense of direct transmission to a specific location or audience, emphasizing reach and directionality.

Broadcast - Examples

The radio station will broadcast the concert live.

The news was broadcasted on all major TV channels.

The company plans to broadcast their new product launch on social media.

Broadcast grammar

Broadcast - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense)

Lemma: broadcast

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): broadcast

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): broadcasts

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): broadcast

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): broadcasted

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): broadcasting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): broadcasts

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): broadcast

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): broadcast

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): broadcast

Syllabification and Stress

broadcast Contains 2 syllables: broad • cast

Phonetic transcription: ˈbrȯd-ˌkast

broad cast , ˈbrȯd ˌkast (The red syllable is stressed)

Broadcast - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

broadcast: ~ 3800 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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