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wide Meaning
wide (a)
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
great in degree
wide (s)
broad in scope or content
(used of eyes) fully open or extended
very large in expanse or scope
having ample fabric
not on target
wide (r)
with or by a broad space
to the fullest extent possible
far from the intended target
to or over a great extent or range; far
wide (superl.)
Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious across; much extended in a direction at right angles to that of length; not narrow; broad; as, wide cloth; a wide table; a wide highway; a wide bed; a wide hall or entry.
Having a great extent every way; extended; spacious; broad; vast; extensive; as, a wide plain; the wide ocean; a wide difference.
Of large scope; comprehensive; liberal; broad; as, wide views; a wide understanding.
Of a certain measure between the sides; measuring in a direction at right angles to that of length; as, a table three feet wide.
Remote; distant; far.
Far from truth, from propriety, from necessity, or the like.
On one side or the other of the mark; too far side-wise from the mark, the wicket, the batsman, etc.
Made, as a vowel, with a less tense, and more open and relaxed, condition of the mouth organs; -- opposed to primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to narrow as used by Mr. Sweet. The effect, as explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the relaxation or tension of the pharynx; as explained by Mr. Sweet and others, it is due to the action of the tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is / (/ll); of a (ate) is / (/nd), etc. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 13-15.
wide (adv.)
To a distance; far; widely; to a great distance or extent; as, his fame was spread wide.
So as to leave or have a great space between the sides; so as to form a large opening.
So as to be or strike far from, or on one side of, an object or purpose; aside; astray.
wide (n.)
That which is wide; wide space; width; extent.
That which goes wide, or to one side of the mark.
wide (a.)
Having or showing a wide difference between the highest and lowest price, amount of supply, etc.; as, a wide opening; wide prices, where the prices bid and asked differ by several points.
wide Sentence Examples
- The company's global reach is truly wide, spanning continents and oceans.
- The lake's wide expanse sparkled under the summer sun, inviting exploration.
- The wide-open fields provided an idyllic backdrop for a peaceful afternoon picnic.
- The wide-eyed child gazed in wonder at the vibrant colors of the rainbow.
- The wide receiver caught the pass with ease, running swiftly downfield.
- The wide-angle lens captured a panoramic view of the majestic mountain range.
- The wide-body aircraft soared through the sky, carrying hundreds of passengers to their destinations.
- The audience erupted in wide applause, recognizing the exceptional performance.
- The wide-ranging study provided comprehensive insights into the topic, leaving no stone unturned.
- The wide-open spaces of the wilderness offered solace and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
FAQs About the word wide
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other, broad in scope or content, (used of eyes) fully open or extended, very large in expanse or scope,
thick,broad, sweeping,expansive, extensive, voluminous, oversize, fat, oversized, sizeable
slim, fine, thin, slender, narrow, thin, skinny, slender, slim, fine
The company's global reach is truly wide, spanning continents and oceans.
The lake's wide expanse sparkled under the summer sun, inviting exploration.
The wide-open fields provided an idyllic backdrop for a peaceful afternoon picnic.
The wide-eyed child gazed in wonder at the vibrant colors of the rainbow.
