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

a : having a specified extension from side to side <3 feet wide> b : having much extent between the sides : broad <a wide doorway> c : fully opened <wide-eyed> d : lax 4

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

1. the widest part of the river
2. The desk is three feet wide.
3. How wide is the doorway?
4. Her eyes were wide with wonder.
5. We have a wide range of options.
6. a job calling for wide experience
7. 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

Synonyms: broad, fat, thick

Antonyms: hairline, narrow, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin

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)

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