Definitions and Examples of wide, broad, spacious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a great extent from side to side.
Example
The river was wide enough for boats to pass through.
Having a large distance from side to side; wide.
Example
The broad avenue was lined with trees and benches.
Having ample space or room; not crowded or cramped.
Example
The living room was spacious enough to accommodate a large sofa and a dining table.
Key Differences: wide vs broad vs spacious
- 1Wide refers to something that has a great extent from side to side.
- 2Broad describes something that has a large distance from side to side.
- 3Spacious implies having ample space or room, not crowded or cramped.
Effective Usage of wide, broad, spacious
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the size or width of objects.
- 2Comparing Spaces: Use these antonyms to compare the size of different spaces.
- 3Giving Directions: Use these antonyms to give directions based on the size or width of roads or paths.
Remember this!
The antonyms of narrow are wide, broad, and spacious. These words describe the opposite of narrow, which is something that has a larger width or more space. Use these antonyms to describe physical objects, compare spaces, and give directions based on the size or width of roads or paths.