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- Dictionarywide/wʌɪd/
adjective
- 1. of great or more than average width: "a wide road" Similar Opposite
- 2. including a great variety of people or things: "a wide range of opinion" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. to the full extent: "his eyes opened wide" Similar Opposite
- 2. far from a particular or intended point or target: "his final touchline conversion drifted wide" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a ball that is judged to be too wide of the stumps for the batter to play, for which an extra is awarded to the batting side.
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WIDE definition: 1. having a larger distance from one side to the other than is usual or expected, especially in…. Learn more.
: 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.
Wider is used to describe something which relates to the most important or general parts of a situation, rather than to the smaller parts or to details. He emphasised the wider issue of superpower cooperation. Oakley locates housework in the wider context of economic, social and political structures.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other. “ wide roads”. “a wide necktie”. “ wide margins”. “three feet wide ”. synonyms: broad. comprehensive, overarching. including all or everything. thick.
having a larger distance from one side to the other than is usual or expected, especially in comparison with the length of something; not narrow: a wide river / road / gap / foot. wide with His eyes were wide (= opened much more than usual) with surprise. See also. width. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
[usually before noun] including a large number or variety of different people or things; covering a large area. a wide range/choice/variety/selection of goods. The company offers a wide array of services to businesses. Her music appeals to a wide audience. It's the best job in the whole wide world.
Extending over a large area; esp., extending over a larger area from side to side than is usual or normal. A wide bed. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Of great extent, range, or inclusiveness. A wide variety, wide reading. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Roomy; ample; loose; full. Wide pants. Webster's New World.
having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard. Antonyms: narrow. having a certain or specified extent from side to side: three feet wide. of great horizontal extent; extensive; vast; spacious: the wide plains of the West. Synonyms: ample, comprehensive, boundless.
1. having a great extent from side to side. 2. of vast size or scope; spacious or extensive. 3. a. (postpositive) having a specified extent, esp from side to side: two yards wide. b. (in combination) covering or extending throughout: nationwide.
Definitions of 'wide' 1. Something that is wide measures a large distance from one side or edge to the other. [...] 2. A wide smile is one in which your mouth is stretched because you are very pleased or amused. [...] 3. If you open or spread something wide, you open or spread it as far as possible or to the fullest extent. [...] More.
