What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “narrowest”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “narrowest”

The antonyms of narrowest are widest and broadest. These words describe the opposite ends of a spectrum, where narrowest means the least wide or broad, while widest and broadest mean the most wide or broad.

Explore all Antonyms of “narrowest”

• widest
• broadest

Definitions and Examples of widest, broadest

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

widest

Having the greatest distance from side to side; broadest.

Example

The river at its widest point was over a mile across.

broadest

Having a large distance from side to side; widest.

Example

The broadest part of the beach was perfect for playing frisbee.

Key Differences: widest vs broadest

• 1. Widest and broadest have similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably, but widest usually refers to horizontal distance, while broadest can refer to both horizontal and vertical distance.
• 2. Narrowest is the opposite of both widest and broadest, and refers to the least amount of width or breadth.

Effective Usage of widest, broadest

• 1. Measurement: Use these antonyms when describing the width or breadth of objects or spaces.
• 2. Comparison: Use these antonyms to compare the relative size of different objects or spaces.
• 3. Geography: Use these antonyms to describe the width or breadth of geographical features like rivers, mountains, or valleys.

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Remember this!

The antonyms widest and broadest describe the most amount of width or breadth, while narrowest describes the least amount. Use these words to describe the width or breadth of objects or spaces, make comparisons, or describe geographical features.