far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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People come from far and wide for the mountain views and outdoor adventures, and one of the best ways to support the community in the wake of Helene is to plan a trip. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 Nashville's attractiveness to investors far and wide is making the local restaurant and retail markets more competitive. Sandy Mazza, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Parking stretches far and wide on the fields around the club. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025 And the economic ripple effect would surely be felt far and wide. Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for far and wide

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far and wide was before the 12th century

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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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