wide
1wide
adj \ˈwīd\widerwid·est
Definition of WIDE
1
a : having great extent : vast <a wide area> b : extending over a vast area : extensive <a wide reputation> c : extending throughout a specified area or scope —usually used in combination <nationwide> <industry-wide> d : comprehensive, inclusive <a wide assortment>
2
3
a : extending or fluctuating considerably between limits <a wide variation> b : straying or deviating from something specified —used with of <the accusation was wide of the truth>
4
of an animal ration : relatively rich in carbohydrate as compared with protein
— wide·ness noun
Examples of WIDE
- the widest part of the river
- The desk is three feet wide.
- How wide is the doorway?
- Her eyes were wide with wonder.
- We have a wide range of options.
- a job calling for wide experience
- The election received wide news coverage.
Origin of WIDE
Middle English, from Old English wīd; akin to Old High German wīt wide
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to WIDE
Related Words: expansive, extensive, sweeping; commodious, roomy, spacious; outsize (also outsized), oversize (or oversized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy, voluminous
Near Antonyms: fine, hairlike, reedlike; elongate (or elongated), needlelike; bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, constricted, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened; attenuate, attenuated; small, smallish, undersized (also undersize)
See Synonym Discussion at broad
Learn More About WIDE
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up wide? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).






See 

