wide

[waɪd]

wide Definition

• 1. of great or more than average width
• 2. including a large number or range of things
• 3. far 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

Synonyms for wide

• broad
• spacious
• expansive
• vast
• extensive

Antonyms for wide

• narrow
• thin
• slim

Phrases with wide

• wide open

  completely open or exposed

  Example

  The door was left wide open.

• wide awake

  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.