Definitions and Examples of wide, broad, thick
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a great distance from side to side; broad.
Example
The river was so wide that we had to take a boat to cross it.
Having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.
Example
The broad avenue was lined with trees and benches.
Having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.
Example
The thick layer of snow made it hard to walk on the sidewalk.
Key Differences: wide vs broad vs thick
- 1Wide refers to the distance from one side to another, while broad describes the width of something.
- 2Thick refers to the distance between opposite sides, which can be applied to both flat and three-dimensional objects.
Effective Usage of wide, broad, thick
- 1Spatial Description: Use wide, broad, and thick to describe the size and dimensions of objects.
- 2Comparison: Utilize these antonyms to compare and contrast different sizes and shapes.
- 3Visual Arts: Incorporate these words in art classes to describe the thickness and width of lines, strokes, and shapes.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of isthmic are wide, broad, and thick. These words describe the opposite of narrowness or thinness. Use them to describe the size and dimensions of objects, compare and contrast different sizes and shapes, and in visual arts to describe the thickness and width of lines, strokes, and shapes.
