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wide

1 of 2

adjective

wider; widest
1
a
: having great extent : vast
a wide area
b
: extending over a vast area : extensive
a wide reputation
c
: extending throughout a specified area or scope
usually used in combination
nationwideindustry-wide
d
: comprehensive, inclusive
a wide assortment
2
a
: having a specified extension from side to side
3 feet wide
b
: having much extent between the sides : broad
a wide doorway
c
: fully opened
wide-eyed
3
a
: extending or fluctuating considerably between limits
a wide variation
b
: straying or deviating from something specified
used with of
the accusation was wide of the truth
4
of an animal ration : relatively rich in carbohydrate as compared with protein
wideness noun

wide

2 of 2

adverb

wider; widest
1
a
: over a great distance or extent : widely
searched far and wide
b
: over a specified distance, area, or extent
usually used in combination
expanded the business country-wide
2
a
: so as to leave much space or distance between
placed wide apart
b
: so as to pass at or clear by a considerable distance
ran wide around left end
3
: to the fullest extent : completely, fully
wide open
Choose the Right Synonym for wide

broad, wide, deep mean having horizontal extent.

broad and wide apply to a surface measured or viewed from side to side.

a broad avenue

wide is more common when units of measurement are mentioned

rugs eight feet wide

or applied to unfilled space between limits.

a wide doorway

broad is preferred when full horizontal extent is considered.

broad shoulders

deep may indicate horizontal extent away from the observer or from a front or peripheral point.

a deep cupboard
deep woods

Example Sentences

Adjective 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. Adverb 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Like any quality Kit Kat Klub, the festivities attracted a wide range of personalities and performances. Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 This product doesn’t have the same wide color range as other dyes, but there are still several basic hues to choose from. Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 These specialized policies cover a wide range of risks, including pandemics — at least for policies issued before this world-altering event. Jeff Kiburtz, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 That’s on top of the massive Comic-Con developments, where Kevin Feige stunned fans with a wide range of announcements that went well beyond our wildest expectations. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 Sep. 2022 Larkin, though, said interest has been strong, with a wide range of companies coming through for tours. Tim Logan, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Similarly, Maggie FitzPatrick, an independent board director and veteran corporate communications executive, says there’s a wide range of board personalities. Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The 11-track set features a wide range of collaborations — demonstrating Camilo's willingness to explore new sounds and take a risk. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 However, a wide range in reading and math scores indicate long-running trouble spots in closing achievement gaps. al, 8 Sep. 2022
Adverb
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs remain wide open after the opening race of the 10-race postseason produced a number of surprises. Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The result was a wide-open running lane for Travis Dye, who went 27 yards untouched. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Hopkins found a wide-open Shropshire for a 56-yard gain but the quarterback came up short on a 4th-and-4 play inside the 10-yard line. Evan Dudley, al, 10 Sep. 2022 The central atrium, now known as the Grand Promenade, is wide open, the escalators having been pushed discreetly to one side. Ian Volner, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 And the Expedition is similarly hushed going down the road, with an interior sound level of 68 decibels at 70 mph and just 74 decibels at wide-open throttle. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022 For example, on second-and-5 from the Utah 45-yard line late in the second half, Richardson got good protection, stepped up in the pocket, and before the pressure really got to him, took off wide open down the left sideline for a touchdown. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The Cowboys’ departures make repeating as N.F.C. East champs look like a long shot, even in a division that’s been wide open yearly. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Gavin Sherry, who dominated cross country for four years for Conard, is off to Stanford with his twin brother Callum, and Puffer is off to Northern Arizona, leaving the field wide open for new contenders. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English wīd; akin to Old High German wīt wide

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of wide was before the 12th century

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