wide

[waɪd]

wide Definition

  • 1of great or more than average width
  • 2including a large number or range of things
  • 3far from a particular point or mark

Using wide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The river is too wide to swim across.

  • Example

    She has a wide range of interests.

  • Example

    The car missed the tree by a wide margin.

wide Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for wide

Phrases with wide

  • completely open or exposed

    Example

    The door was left wide open.

  • fully awake and alert

    Example

    I was wide awake all night because of the noise outside.

  • wide load

    a vehicle or object that exceeds the maximum legal width for transportation on public roads

    Example

    The truck was carrying a wide load and had to be escorted by police.

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Summary: wide in Brief

The word 'wide' [waɪd] describes something that is of great or more than average width, such as 'The river is too wide to swim across.' It can also refer to a large number or range of things, as in 'She has a wide range of interests,' or distance from a particular point or mark, like 'The car missed the tree by a wide margin.' Phrases like 'wide open' and 'wide awake' denote complete openness or full alertness, while 'wide load' refers to a vehicle or object that exceeds the maximum legal width for transportation on public roads.

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