Wide - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |waɪd|  American pronunciation of the word wide
Brit.  |waɪd|  British pronunciation of the word wide

adjective

- broad in scope or content (syn: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive)
granted him wide powers
- (used of eyes) fully open or extended (syn: wide-eyed)
stared with wide eyes
- very large in expanse or scope (syn: broad, spacious)
the wide plains
- having ample fabric (syn: full)
the current taste for wide trousers
- not on target
the kick was wide
the arrow was wide of the mark
a claim that was wide of the truth

adverb

- with or by a broad space
stand with legs wide apart
ran wide around left end
- to the fullest extent possible
open your eyes wide
with the throttle wide open
- far from the intended target (syn: astray)
the arrow went wide of the mark
- to or over a great extent or range; far (syn: widely)
wandered wide through many lands
he traveled widely

Extra examples

The widest part of the river

The desk is three feet wide.

How wide is the doorway?

Her eyes were wide with wonder.

We have a wide range of options.

A job calling for wide experience

The election received wide news coverage.

The poles were placed wide apart.

He opened his eyes wide.

They spread the map out wide.

His mouth was wide open.

They like to hike through wide open spaces.

Soon you'll leave school and go out into the big wide world.

The three gazed at him with wide eyes wondering.

My own notions were too wide of the notions prevalent among lawyers.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: wider
superlative: widest
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