Learn how to use the comparative “more wide” and superlative “widest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “overwide”?

The comparative form of “overwide” is “more wide”.

Example

The river is more wide than the stream.

Example

The road is more wide than the sidewalk.

What is the superlative form of “overwide”?

The superlative form of “overwide” is “widest”.

Example

Among all the rivers, the Amazon River is the widest.

Example

The runway at the airport is known for being the widest in the region.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

Overwide is not a commonly used word, and there are no established comparatives or superlatives for it. Instead, you can use the word wide and its regular comparatives and superlatives.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Wide follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: WideWider Superlative: WideWidest

Expressions with similar meanings to “more wide”

Used to describe something that is wider in a general sense

Example

The broader highway allows for more lanes of traffic.

Similar to more wide, this emphasizes the increased width

Example

The bridge is wider than it appears from a distance.

spacier

Used to describe something that is wider in terms of space or room

Example

The spacier living room can accommodate more furniture.

Expressions with similar meanings to “widest”

Similar to widest, this emphasizes both width and breadth

Example

The broadest part of the lake offers stunning panoramic views.

Similar to widest, this emphasizes the maximum width

Example

The canyon is known for its widest point.

spaciest

Used to describe something that is the widest in terms of space or room

Example

The spaciest conference room can accommodate large groups of people.

Using than with comparative “more wide”

When using the comparative form wider to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The river is wider than the stream." Here, than is used to show that the width of the river is greater than the width of the stream.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more wide” and “widest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Physical Objects

    The door is wider than the window.

    The door is wider than the window.

  • 2Roads

    The highway is wider than the side streets.

    The highway is wider than the side streets.

  • 3Bodies of Water

    The lake is wider than the river.

    The lake is wider than the river.

  • 4Buildings

    The new building is wider than the old one.

    The new building is wider than the old one.

  • 5Spaces

    The open field is the widest area in the park.

    The open field is the widest area in the park.

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