No. 728 in Lithuanian
plačiai
The Lithuanian word "plačiai" means "widely" in English.
In a sentence
Šis kelias yra labai plačiai ištiestas.
This road is very broadly stretched.
Here, "plačiai" is used to describe the width or breadth in a literal, physical sense.
Plačiai žiūrint, šis sprendimas turi daug privalumų.
Broadly speaking, this decision has many advantages.
In this sentence, "plačiai" is used metaphorically to indicate a wide perspective or consideration.
Visuose namuose durys buvo paliktos plačiai atviros.
In all the houses, the doors were left wide open.
Here, "plačiai" refers to the extent to which the doors are open, expressing breadth.
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