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broad interest for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "broad interest for" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used to express a general or widespread interest in a particular subject or topic, but the preposition "for" is not the appropriate choice here. Example: "There is a broad interest in environmental sustainability among the community."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Academia
Alternative expressions(20)
wide interest in
great interest in
broad interest in
considerable interest in
extensive interest in
significant interest in
general interest in
keen interest in
intense interest in
substantial interest in
great interest for
considerable interest for
extensive interest for
large interest for
intensive interest for
deep interest for
substantial interest for
immense interest for
widespread interest for
wide interest for
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9 human-written examples
Mapping savanna tree species is of broad interest for savanna ecology and rural resource inventory.
HMOs are important as functional ingredients of advanced infant formula and have attracted broad interest for use in health-related human nutrition.
Science
While this study demonstrates the use of simulated snow density in snowmelt parameterisation, the snow density model may also be of broad interest for snow depth to SWE conversion.
Science
Production of anti-alphaIIbbeta3 (anti-αIIbβ3 -binding single-chanti-αIIbβ3 -bindingnts obtanti-αIIbβ3 -bindingrial libraries of IgG human antibodies is of broad interest FVr imaging and treatment of acute coronary scFvromes.
Science
This provides an excellent example of polarized growth and an ideal model system for clarifying the processes of organization and regulation [3], thus attracting broad interest for several decades [4] [6].
Science
Orjuela-Sanchéz et al. [ 3] make two additional points of broad interest for the GWAS field and beyond.
Science
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Similar Expressions
51 human-written examples
Through coursework and by interacting with students and faculty from around the university, students can pursue broad interests for their future business careers in any subject - from real estate and hospitality, to engineering, law and Chinese.
Academia
But while mailing-list companies are limited to identifying people for mailing lists by broad interests -- for example, subscribers to fishing magazines -- Internet-based systems can find a person who reads articles about fishing even if the Web page he is visiting is part of a general news or recreation site.
News & Media
The broader interest for them is the state of the entire Congressional delegation.
News & Media
The results from Cova del Rinoceront are of broader interest for the reconstruction of ecological dynamics during warm stages and the understanding of the evolution and geographical variation of several taxa.
Science
He said that this work "was incredibly effective for the broad interest of the economy and the financial system," and that he believed his financial reform efforts "will significantly reduce the probability and the intensity of crises for a long period of time".
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing general appeal, use "wide interest in" or "great interest in" instead of "broad interest for" to ensure grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using the preposition "for" after "broad interest". The correct preposition to use in this context is "in". For example, say "There is a broad interest in the topic" rather than "There is a broad interest for the topic".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "broad interest for" functions as a noun phrase intended to describe the extent of concern or appeal for a specific subject. However, according to Ludwig AI, the preposition is incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
67%
News & Media
22%
Academia
11%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Formal & Business
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "broad interest for" appears in various sources, it's grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is "broad interest in". As Ludwig AI indicates, it's better to use alternatives like "wide interest in" or "great interest in" to ensure grammatical accuracy. The phrase is most commonly found in scientific contexts, but also appears in news and academic sources. Always prefer "in" over "for" to maintain grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
wide interest in
Replaces "broad" with "wide" and corrects the preposition to "in".
great interest in
Substitutes "broad" with "great" and uses the correct preposition "in".
considerable interest in
Replaces "broad" with "considerable" and uses the correct preposition "in".
extensive interest in
Substitutes "broad" with "extensive" and uses the correct preposition "in".
significant interest in
Replaces "broad" with "significant" and uses the correct preposition "in".
general interest in
Replaces "broad" with "general" and uses the correct preposition "in".
large interest in
Replaces "broad" with "large" and uses the correct preposition "in".
keen interest in
Substitutes "broad" with "keen" and uses the correct preposition "in".
intense interest in
Replaces "broad" with "intense" and uses the correct preposition "in".
substantial interest in
Replaces "broad" with "substantial" and uses the correct preposition "in".
FAQs
How to correctly use the phrase "broad interest" in a sentence?
The correct phrasing is "broad interest in" rather than "broad interest for". For example, use "There is "broad interest in" the new policy".
What are some alternatives to "broad interest for"?
Better alternatives include phrases like "wide interest in", "great interest in", or "considerable interest in".
Is it grammatically correct to say "broad interest for"?
No, the grammatically correct phrasing is "broad interest in". The preposition "for" is incorrect in this context.
What's the difference between "broad interest for" and "broad interest in"?
"Broad interest for" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is ""broad interest in"", which means there is widespread appeal or concern regarding a particular subject.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested